Primary Image Written By: Judson D. Hale Sr. Editor Emeritus February 21, 2024 For daily wit & wisdom, sign up for the Almanac newsletter. Email Address Body What do you think of this advice shared with us by an elderly Indiana farmer? We think he’s got some words of wisdom and thought we’d share it with you, too. Don’t corner somethin’ that you know is meaner’n you. Lettin’ the cat outta’ the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin’ it back in. Most of the stuff that people worry about ain’t never gonna’ happen anyway. Timin’ has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. Words that soak into your ears are whispered …not yelled. Always drink upstream from the herd. The biggest troublemaker you’ll probably ever have to deal with watches you from the mirror every mornin’. Don’t interfere with somethin’ that ain’t botherin’ you none. Got a favorite? Tell us below.Read Next What the Almanac Means to You Reflections on Life in Quarantine 100 Ways to Avoid Dying: Learn How Not to Die Amusements About The Author Judson D. Hale Sr. Editor Emeritus Jud Hale is the Editor Emeritus of The Old Farmer’s Almanac; Jud was the 12th editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac (since 1792!) and joined the parent company Yankee Publishing in 1958 as an Assistant E... Read More from Judson D. Hale Sr. More Like This What the Almanac Means to You Reflections on Life in Quarantine 100 Ways to Avoid Dying: Learn How Not to Die Talking to Your Doctor About Pain Why the Midwest Is Square The Tale of Feather Crowns Comments Add a Comment <span>Gary Jackson</span> Tue, 07/12/2016 - 22:43 Reply Wish in one hand and spit in the other and see which fills up quickest. Reply to comment × <span>George</span> Mon, 07/11/2016 - 19:51 Reply Choose your rut well, you may be in it for some time. Reply to comment × 📣The Gardening Club Just Got Better! 3 Deliveries, 10% Store Discount, and more!Learn More
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