10 Things

10 Things I Have Learned

In not particular order.

1. You can not change another person’s heart, only influence their behavior.
2. Luck is prepared, it does not just happen.
3. Opportunity does not just knock; it screams and shouts to get your attention.
4. Liars talk the most, so do politicians.
5. The people you least expect will help you the most.
6. You can not believe something to be true; you must know it to be true.
7. Children are perfect until the age of five.
8. People enjoy spreading bad news.
9. Dogs really are man’s best friend.
10. If you are not happy it is your own fault.

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Bubbles

Friends, have you ever wondered about the word “bubbles”? It is a perfectly good and pliant word, don’t-cha think?

1. I installed a cheap under-ground watering system that sprung a leak one day and caused a huge water bubble to form under the turf. It looked like a green ...read more

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Leaking sink or busted hose

I had a plumbing problem; no, not me -- the kitchen sink. Not a problem really, until I decided to change it with a shiny new stainless sink. In my younger days of being a tradesman, that is to say a mechanic, plumber's apprentice, roofer, I surely would have had that sink and all the hoses and ...read more

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