Mark Cella's New Rules

A Few words from poet/ author/ philosopher, Mark A. Cella

Happy New Year!

• I will try to figure out why I *really* need nine e-mail addresses.
• I will stop sending e-mails to my wife (husband).
• I resolve to work with neglected children -- my own.
• I will stop sending e-mail, ICQ, Instant Messages and be on the phone at the same time with the same person.
• I will spend less than one hour a day on the Internet. This, of course, will be hard to estimate since I'm not a clock watcher.
• I will read the manual... just as soon as I can find it.
• I will not hang around girls - they think you love them and that sucks.
• I will not ring the stewardess button on airplanes just to get her phone number.
• I resolve to work with neglected children. (my own).
• I will answer my snail mail with the same enthusiasm with which I answer my e-mail.
• When I hear a funny joke I will not reply, "LOL... LOL!"

Friends And Zucchini

A few words from poet/ author/ philosopher, Mark A. Cella

· When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.

· Keep the porch light on until all the family is in for the night.

· Plant Zucchini only if you have lots of friends.

· Take along a small gift for the host or hostess when you’re a dinner guest.

· Carry your own alarm clock when traveling. Hotel wake-ups can be unreliable.

· Don’t let your family get so busy that you don’t sit down to at least one meal a day together.

· Remember the three Rs: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for your actions,

Friends And Zucchini

A few words from poet/ author/ philosopher, Mark A. Cella

· When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.

· Keep the porch light on until all the family is in for the night.

· Plant Zucchini only if you have lots of friends.

· Take along a small gift for the host or hostess when you’re a dinner guest.

· Carry your own alarm clock when traveling. Hotel wake-ups can be unreliable.

· Don’t let your family get so busy that you don’t sit down to at least one meal a day together.

· Remember the three Rs: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for your actions,

On The Road Of Life

A few words from poet/ author/ philosopher, Mark A. Cella

· Never buy just one roll of toilet paper, one roll of film, or one jar of peanut butter. Get two.

· Do a good job because you want to, not because you have to. This puts you in charge instead of your boss.

· Remember that the shortest way to get anywhere is to have good company traveling with you.

· When you are lost, admit it, and ask for directions.

· If you make a lot of money, put it to use helping others while you are living. That is wealth’s greatest satisfaction.

· Listen to your critics. They will keep you focused and innovative.

Fun Info You Can Use

A few words from author/ poet/ philosopher Mark A. Cella

• Buy a used car with the same caution a naked man uses to climb a barbed-wire fence

• Dress a little better than your clients but not as well as your boss.

• Never wash a car, mow a yard, or select a Christmas tree after dark.

• Do the right thing, regardless of what others do.
  
• Introduce yourself to your neighbors as soon as you move in.
  
• Remember that a good price isn't necessarily what the price tag says, but what it is worth to you.
  
• When you find someone doing small things well; put them in charge of bigger things.
  
• When you say "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.
  
• Be engaged at least 6 months before you get married.
  
• Open your arms to change, but don't lose hold of your values.