Advice - a form of nostalgia which is brought up, cleaned or dusted off, painted over in its bad spots, and given as something more than what it is worth.
Advice - Experience which is shared. To quote Mr. Kalminer, "Learn from the mistakes of others, because you should live life fuller if you don't make them."
You can take these words either way, but they are here for you none the less.
I especially have placed this page here for my son.

When you meet someone who makes up their mind, don't offer your advice unless they ask for it. Usually if they have already made up their minds, you will just waste energy trying to make them see a new point of view - weather or not your view is correct. Let them beat themselves silly, and when they are tired and frustrated see if they want your advice or idea. In some cases it is better to swoop in as the hero, than to anger them with advice.

If you have friends when you have money in your pocket, try telling them your pockets are empty. Those who stay are closer to being a friend than those who walk away.

Remember, your eyes are usually bigger than your stomach.

Before you start casting stones, put on some good armor. What you forget you did wrong others WILL remember quite clearly. Better yet, keep quiet and listen. It was said a long time ago -" the fool chatters whilst the wise one listens."

Remember to make your own decisions. If you decide on a career path or form of entertainment, do it. Never leave your future to the fates or some other "guiding light" - you need to live your life.

Before you decide to judge a person for his actions, find out the full story and all the surrounding conditions. What you may see as one thing before that knowledge, may yet turn into a whole new view when you have all the facts.

If someone gives you a gift, don't tell them you threw it away. You have no idea how hard they worked to get you something that either 1. you asked for 2. they thought you would like.

When you find something you believe in, you believe it. Do not attempt to force others into your point of view. Many have done this, "In the name of God" --- this has lead to many ills throughout time. Try not to repeat other's mistakes as noted before.

Remember, good guys don't always wear white. Look at me, I wear black! -6/11/00

It is good to have faith, just don't be blinded by it. - 7/15/01

Always be a gentleman. Chivalry is not dead, just wounded. Open the doors, stand when a lady enters the room, and use your manners.

Do a 2 year tour in the military. It will let you know the difference between being a kid and an adult in a much larger sense of the world. You may also find a reality which everyone needs to know, not the one which we paint over and say it is all better.

Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately--without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain "relievers."

Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.

Before you head to the store for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altos peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.

Achy muscles from about of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in ½ cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.

Sore Throat?? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 Tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly --even though the product was never been advertised for this use.

Eliminate puffiness under your eyes.....All you need is a dab of preparation H, carefully rubbed into the skin, avoiding the eyes. The hemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the swelling instantly.

Honey remedy for skin blemishes......Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a band-aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile and speeds healing. Works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus....Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection....To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Coca-Cola cure for rust...Forget those expensive rust removers. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer....If menacing bees, wasps, hornets or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground
instantly.

Smart splinter remover.....just pour a drop of Elmers Glue all over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

Hunt's tomato paste boil cure....cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.

Balm for broken blisters.....To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine....a powerful antiseptic & Heinz vinegar to heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas

Rainy day cure for dog odor...Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Eliminate ear mites....All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

Vaseline cure for hair balls.....To prevent troublesome hair balls, apply a dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's nose. The cat will lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its stomach so it can pass easily through the digestive system.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief....It's not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.