Art and Literature is where you find it!

I’ve never been know to be a nosy person, but I have discovered something important lately. What I have found out is that some of the best artwork and literature is found in the decorations hanging in the suburban bathroom. The following outstanding work of literature was found artful displayed in a close friends bathroom (I won’t mention any names). It was apparently taken from a book by H. Jackson Brown Jr., and is titled:

Life’s Little Instructions--Vol. II. Believe in love at first sight * Volunteer--sometimes the jobs no one wants conceal big opportunities. * Overpay good baby-sitters * Discipline with a gentle hand * Never laugh at anyone’s dreams * Never drive while holding a cup of hot coffee between your knees * Never be the one to break a family tradition

* Don’t judge people by their relatives * Talk slow, but think quick * Remember the 3 R’s: respect for self, respect for others, responsibility for all your actions. * Plant zucchini only if you have lots of friends. * Don’t overlook life’s small joys while searching for the big ones.

Ever so often, invite the person in line behind you to go ahead of you. * Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. * Steer clear of any place that has a “Ladies Welcome” sign in the window. * Always put something in the collection plate. * Do the right thing, regardless of what people think. * Never wash a car, mow a yard or select a Christmas tree after dark. * Don’t confuse comfort with happiness.

* Don’t confuse wealth with success. * Be the first to forgive. * Check for toilet paper before sitting down. * Don’t stop the parade to pick up a dime. * Be an original, if that means being a little eccentric, so be it. * Open your arms to change but don’t let go of your values. ]

Everybody deserves a birthday cake. * Never celebrate a birthday without one. * When you say “I love you” mean it. * When you say “I’m sorry,” look the person in the ey.e. * Win without boasting. * Lose without excuses. * Read more books. * Watch less TV

* Every so often let your spirit of adventure triumph over good sense. * Trust in God but lock your car. * Don’t let weeds grow around your dreams.

Never sell your teddy bear, letter sweater of high school yearbooks at a garage sale. You’ll regret it later. Accept a breath mint if someone offers you one. * Don’t eat any meatloaf but your Mom’s. * Learn the rules. Then break some. * Always try the house dressing.

* Never swap your integrity for money, power or fame. Never be ashamed of honest tears. * Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it. * When friends offer to help, let them. * Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon. * Follow your own star. * Remember the ones who love you. * Go home for the holidays. * Don’t get too big for your britches.