Advice From Olympus
Soon I can legally buy you a drink;
and as we click a good luck toast
I am going to give you some advice.
First never marry in the summer;
hot, wet, bed sheets are not as romantic
as snuggling against winter’s cold.
And never steal you best friend’s beau;
she was going to ditch him soon
and now you can find him a bore.
Don’t die in the spring;
no use having folks grieve
when they should be working in the garden.
Stay away from cheap wine;
it ruins your taste buds
and brands you as most common.
Never put a drop of vermouth in your Tangueray;
an olive is almost too much dilution.
Learn to listen silently;
and at least there will be one
who might just know what is going on.
Never name your oldest after your father;
it may be his gross eating habits
instead of fame and fortune is the payoff.
Never get a tattoo;
it may give the guys at the crematorium
a laugh when they read SEMPER FIDELIS
and wonder if you really are ready for them.
And finally have great respect for the old ones
as they plan to buy you a drink
and give you great advice.
Doug Minnis February 27, 2011