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    Laying Down the Law(s)

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    I’m totally cheating today. My brain is still mush from my deadline frenzy (yes, I made it!).

    My daughter forwarded me these laws, and they’re soooo true, don’t you think?

    Law of Mechanical Repair
    After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you’ll have to pee.

    Law of Gravity
    Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

    Law of Probability
    The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.

    Law of Random Numbers
    If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers.

    Law of the Alibi
    If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.

    Variation Law
    If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).

    Law of the Bath
    When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.

    Law of Close Encounters
    The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don’t want to be seen with.

    Law of the Result
    When you try to prove to someone that a machine won’t work, it will.

    Law of Biomechanics
    The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.

    Law of the Theater
    At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.

    The Starbucks Law
    As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.

    Murphy’s Law of Lockers
    If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.

    Law of Physical Surfaces
    The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet/rug.

    Law of Logical Argument
    Anything is possible if you don’t know what you are talking about.

    Brown’s Law of Physical Appearance
    If the shoe fits, it’s ugly.

    Oliver’s Law of Public Speaking
    A closed mouth gathers no feet.

    Wilson’s Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy
    As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.

    Doctors’ Law
    If you don’t feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you’ll feel better. Don’t make an appointment and you’ll stay sick.

    I have to say I’ve been a victim of many of these laws, and I’d also like to add an addendum to the theater law that if you’re short (like moi) someone tall and big-headed will sit in front of you.

    I leave for vacation on Sunday, so unless I get my act together and timestamp a blog, my spot will be vacant next Friday (the horror!)

    Have a happy and safe 4th everyone! We’ll be eating birthday cake (my son’s birthday today) and watching the neighborhood fireworks display. Much fun!

    ~heather

    8 Responses to “Laying Down the Law(s)”

    1. Don’t forget the nap law: as soon as you lay down and get comfy, you’re no longer tired.

      by Marissa on July 4th, 2008 at 8:31 am

    2. Variation on the Variation Law: Whenever you choose a line, be it in a bank, grocery store, whatever, it will immediately slow to a crawl.

      by Sheila Connolly on July 4th, 2008 at 9:13 am

    3. So last night’s traffic that took me two hours to get home was a science experiment in the Variation Law. I feel so much better! LOL

      Have a happy vacation!

      by Lynn on July 4th, 2008 at 9:25 am

    4. Hi Heather,
      Those “laws” were very funny, and so very true.
      Have a great vacation. You’re off to Stowe, right? I’ve been to Vermont once, and do plan to go back. It is sooooo beautiful.

      by Linda on July 4th, 2008 at 11:58 am

    5. Marissa, or it’s you just get to sleep and the phone rings, someone knocks on the door, etc. Been there!

      Sheila, I’m the worst at that! I *always* pick the wrong lane. I keep telling myself to do the opposite of what I think I should… Never helps!

      LOL, Lynn. Yes, I’d say that’s true! :)

      Linda, yes, we’re off to Stowe. I’m guessing I’ll be sore after the first hike! We love it there, though, and can’t wait until we leave!

      by heather on July 4th, 2008 at 6:06 pm

    6. The Basic Rule of Daily Life…….

      If everything appears to be going well in your day, YOU OBVIOUSLY HAVE OVERLOOKED SOMETHING.

      by Susan VH on July 5th, 2008 at 3:25 pm

    7. Susan, you’re so right!

      I’m packing for our trip and I know I’m forgetting something! There’s got to be a law about that, too!

      See everyone next week!

      by heather on July 5th, 2008 at 9:58 pm

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