I love dessert, always have, but I always wait until my plate is cleared before delving into a slice of decadent chocolate cake. Sarah, on the other hand, is more content to have dessert first and dinner after -- if there's room. One thing we both agree on is that a nice glass of wine with our meal makes the whole thing better, and why not? According to doctors, a glass of wine a day is good for the heart.
Life is full of good advice such as fresh flowers are uplifting for the spirit, healthy couples should argue now and then, and owning a pet will help you live a longer, fuller life. I suppose there is some truth to these wisdoms, but what about the person who drinks a glass of wine, two shots of tequila and a Cosmo? Still good for the heart? Maybe -- but not so good for the morning after. Sometimes good advice goes bad. People get plump from clearing their plates, allergens clog up not uplift, arguments lead to litigations and little Cujos not such a cuddly canine. In life, things will happen that seem like a great idea, but wind up doing more harm than good. Is there a way to separate the constructive from the crap, the favorable from the foul, the helpful from the hapless? Must we stumble into the pitfalls others have put before us in order to learn life's lessons? How do we learn to filter out bad advice?
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