[theoddz]

I've always had a problem with putting my personal business out in public. I guess I'm just a private person about most things. Mother drilled that into me at a young age, I think. She still quotes a few things that I have never forgotten.

1. "Fools names, fools' faces...are always seen in public places."

2. "Save your money and don't tell your business."

3. "Keep your own counsel."

4. "Never put anything down in writing that you don't want to come back on you later."

5. "Large minds talk about places and things....small minds talk about other people."

6. "Sometimes, you don't need to know everything."

and finally (and BEST OF ALL)...

7. "Even a fish wouldn't get caught if it just kept its mouth shut."

My mother is a very wise soul. I'm glad she taught me well.

~Theo~