Rules According to Kevin

We all have standards and personal rules we live by. Some folks are stricter than others, some live by the rule that there should be no rules. I fall somewhere in between, with what I feel is a happy balance. Some of my rules though, have an unusual twist. Let me share:) Ever notice how some folks can say and do what they please, and don't really care if they step on someone's feelings, but when you call them on it, they feel persecuted? Those people don't realize they have feeling, until you hurt them. So I feel rule 1. Slightly hurt their feelings in return., is a good rule. Let me explain. You have helped them get in touch with their feelings, AND, if they have some form of religious upbringing, 'forgiveness' is an essential part of being devout. So you are helping them to cultivate the act of 'forgiveness'. It should be viewed as a public service. Rule 2. If it's not broke, don't fix it. This is an old one, but carries a great amount of wisdom. If your plumbing doesn't need fixed, trust me, DO NOT mess with it! Rule 3. Spanking a child is not a crime. It's not a crime, if the intent was to correct a blatant wrongdoing, and was not done to inflict pain, other than the butt. There should also be an explanation why the punishment is given, and not enforced in a moment of rage. Otherwise, a paddling does no harm, and may prevent a jail sentence in the future. Rule 4. If it belongs to me, ask before using it. Chances are, I will let you, unless you just take liberties with my stuff, then it becomes a possession issue. Rule 5. If you're born in the state of Nebraska, and happened to be reared by Cornhusker fearing parents, the Saturday football game should be watched, listened to, or attended, unless of course, there's an emergency. Every effort should be made though, to take in some form of the game, and interruptions are inexcusable, unless there's an injury or death, or something like the house catching fire. If the house catches fire early enough in the game, maybe a relative or neighbor will let you watch the remainder at their house. Rule 6. There is no sympathy if you've been warned ahead of time. There's also no sympathy if I've been through it while you stood by watching, and then you didn't pay attention to my mistakes, and made the same mistake I made. Rule 7. Don't try to sell me on the latest gimmick. Refer to Rule 2. Rule 8. I've learned this one the hard way. It's a rule my wife pointed out, and has served me well over the years. When someone shows you how they really are, believe them. Don't think that you're something special, and they will treat you differently. Rule 9. There is ALWAYS somebody smarter, tougher, better looking, and richer. The sooner you come to grips with this fact, the smoother your life will be. Rule 10. If we're not friends in 3-D world, we're not going to be friends on Facebook, Myspace, or any other social network. Friends should shake hands, not point and click.