Other gems and nuggets

March 9, 2010

Other gems and nuggets

DINER WISDOM: In a choice between a chain restaurant and a “Mom & Pop,” always choose the “Mom & Pop.”

DINER WISDOM COROLLARY # 1: Always tip generously at “Mom & Pop’s.” Your tip might be the difference between dinner and no dinner for the waitress and her kids.

DINER WISDOM COROLLARY #2: The cleanliness of any restaurant’s bathrooms is a clear (and sometimes disturbing) indicator of the cleanliness of the kitchen where YOUR MEAL will be prepared!

Taking a nap is a perfectly acceptable way to spend a springtime afternoon.

Don’t believe everything your GPS tells you.

Don’t be afraid to get off the expressway and take the side roads.

Route 66, the reality, doesn’t quite match “Historic Route 66,” the nostalgic myth. But there are some interesting sights along the way

Do not drive into smoke. Seriously.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What’s your favorite “bit of wisdom”? Have you ever NOT followed it and wished you had?

Posted by Melanie 4 Comments

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1Jon | March 10, 2010

Hi Melanie,

When we first got our GPS it had us turning into the Susquehanna River!

My “favorite bit of wisdom” is that, if it occurs to you to say or do something nice, never hesitate in thinking it might not be appropriste. Do it. There are times when I paused and missed the opporunity.

Journey on!

Peace,

Jon

2Dad | March 10, 2010

Melanie,
Somewhere in our past, I’m sure we have strong family (or at least cultural) ties to Missourians; your questioning and now future skepticism about the GPS is only a hint of the doubting we go through to clarify (or confuse). Always felt I could relate to the “show me” folks. By the way, “Route 66” was a favorite TV show in the early ‘60s; think about videoing some of your travels on it in case the show comes back.  Lots of people are following your journey and you are bringing a new topic of conversation for many.  Love, Dad

3Bruce | March 10, 2010

One bit of wisdom my wife has imparted on me is to never pass by a child’s lemonade stand.  Good advice that I always try to follow - thirsty or not.

Another piece of advice (this one my own) is to never speak or write the terms “you people” or “those people”.  I occasionally have to catch myself, but it’s getting easier to follow as the years go by.

Love, Your Hubby

4Carol | March 10, 2010

One bit of wisdom I learned from my 5th grade teacher after a humiliating experience that left me in tears: “Always hold your head up high when you’re crying.” I have often remembered those words when I feel like hiding my tears (and my pain). I can’t remember a time I haven’t followed this advice. (Of course, the memory isn’t quite as sharp as it used to be...and that’s a grace!)

Carol

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