Rule #1

"Never imply malice while stupidity is still available as an explanation."

I don't know whether I have that quote right, or where it came from.  And I choose not to spend so much as a Google search to find out.  Somebody else said it; they were being funny.  I have adopted it, and labelled it Rule #1.

It is Rule #1 because it is far and away the best rule to follow in life.  Remembering Rule #1, if nothing else, will result in a less stress-filled life.

Readers of this blog - currently no one, but what the hell, a boy can dream - will note that there isn't a lot of self-help advice.  I bring up Rule #1 not just because it works to make sense of our planet, but also because it will be easier than having to write it out every time it comes up - which it will.

If I decide that any other rules are worth numbering for easy access, I'll highlight them as well.  "Don't argue with crazy people" is pretty close to being designated #2, in case you were interested.