Bits of wisdom I've picked up along the way.

Truth is simple and falsehood is complicated.

Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.

Don’t drink alcohol on an empty stomach

Treat others as you would have them treat you.

Always discriminate the real from the unreal.

Don’t sweat the small stuff because it is all small stuff

Fears are things to be faced an conquered.

Don’t hold conversations in movie theaters after the movie has started.

Sitting in front of the TV flipping channels for more than 15 min means it’s time to read a book.

Mind your pennies and your dollars will take care of themselves.

Take your antibiotics until they are all gone.

If you have a complaint speak up because nobody is going to do it for you.

Stand up for people who are righteous.

If you feel depressed start moving and don’t stop until the depression goes away.

Be a leader. If something needs to be done then do it even if everyone else is frozen with fear or uncertainty.

Do not get absorbed into mob mentality, recognize and break away as soon as the mob starts taking shape.

Not everyone is your friend, do not confide in people unnecessarily.

It’s takes a strong person to admit when they are wrong.

Don’t leave a pot on a stove unattended.

Always be aware of your surroundings and confident in your step.

If you act like food then you will become food.

Don’t let bullies walk all over you. Stand up to them and they will wither.

Treat animals with care and respect. Shoot them if they attack you..

Always come to the aid of a neighbor.

A good deed will come back to you ten fold even if it is just a sense of well being.

If a cat sprays something you may as well throw it away.

It’s ok to forgive but you should never forget.

If you don’t learn from your mistakes you are doomed to repeat them.

Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result is a sign of insanity.