Family Mottos

When I was growing up my parents attempted to impress all of their knowledge and values into my tiny, developing mind. And although I do remember things like, "stove hot, don't touch", "never wipe with leaves that look like that", and "always hire the best, most unscrupulous lawyer you can for a criminal defense". I think what really sums up my parent' s important knowledge are the two family mottos I gleaned.

From my father's more bohemian youth, I learned "All Things To Excess!" I really like this one. I never do something half-assed. This works well in employment. I really work my ass off. It works less well with some forms of experimentation. Some things are best done in moderation. But over all, All Things To Excess has done well for me.

My mother on the other hand, was much more practical. "Never Pass Up An Opportunity To Pee" Words of wisdom indeed, especially when dealing with small children, or while on a pub crawl.

I live my life by these two mottos, and when they are not appropriate for the situation, well.... I have disappointed my parents before, they will eventually get used to it.