What He Taught Me

True love exists.

Do everything with pride and dignity.

Always plan your car trip ahead of time.

Read the instructions and manuals before you begin to work.

Keep your cooler stocked with Mountain Dew for lunch breaks and beers for clocking out.

Picking crabs is an art form.

The job isn’t done right if you’re not proud of your work.

Steak is best enjoyed medium rare.

Asparagus is the best vegetable.

Never quit…okay, it’s alright to quit sometimes, but just don’t give up too soon.

Love is more important than money and material things.

The best way to spend extra money is by making memories with your loved ones.

Say “I love you” all the time, and freely give hugs and kisses.

It’s okay for men and women to show their tenderness and express their feelings.

Whistle and sing often.

You probably won’t get pulled over if you’re driving 8 MPH over the speed limit.

Mustaches are cool.

Change elements of your life when you need to, even if it’s hard.

Don’t let the dog beg for food in the kitchen.

Don’t prejudge people, and give them second chances.

Most people are good hearted. We are all born kind.

Diligently compare prices and customer reviews before you buy something.

Have nicknames and inside jokes with the people you love. It’s something special you can always share with them.

A little dark humor is good, but corny jokes are the best.

You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose, but you can’t pick your friend’s nose.

Genuinely ask people about themselves, and show you care by listening to them and remembering the little details.

Mom deserves the best of everything, and so do you. Don’t settle for less.

Righty tighty, lefty loosey. Unless it’s upside down, then it might be lefty tighty.

Play in the ocean, but never turn your back on the waves.

The waves come in sets of three, and the third one is usually the best for boogie boarding.

Red sky at night is a sailor’s delight. Red sky in the morning is a sailor’s warning.

Only flip hamburgers once.

Stand up to bullies.

Let loose on the dance floor.

Help anyone who needs it.

If something breaks, try to fix it, but know when to move on.

Double check ratchet straps and trailer hitches.

Packing up the car for road tips is a geometry puzzle and you can definitely make it all fit. Just don’t block your mirrors and windows.

Check your breaks in the ice and snow.

Kids need sports and hobbies to keep them out of trouble and cultivate the best traits and values.

Courage and bravery isn’t a lack of fear, it’s overcoming the things that scare you.

Trust your instincts.

Work hard.

Eat breakfast for dinner.

Love your family.

Enjoy your friends.

Laugh lots.

Get lost in the moment.

Wholeheartedly soak up life.

Never forget how loved you are.