#107 Fight Club

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It’s June and I think we all know what that means … endless summer reruns of cop shows we didnât watch, comedies we didnât watch, and (or course) the interminable political debates that weâre still not watching.

Fortunately, the annual glut of June weddings gives an amusing diversion from the relentless, wall-to-wall election coverage. Like all newlyweds these poor folks are probably getting that that most common of wedding gifts; unsolicited advice.

I, myself, was given at least two metric tons worth of advice that I didnât ask for. The trouble with advice is that — unlike an extra Salad Shooter or spare blender — you can’t exchange it for something more useful. You just have to take it or toss it aside. (Hint: People who give you advice really want to see you use it. So, when you toss it aside, do so quietly and in a dark alley where they wonât be able to see you.)……
 

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NOTES: 

• Join me in the Dr. Floyd 2008 Summer Reading Challenge! You can get all of the details here:
  http://www.doctorfloyd.com/challenge
• If you want to follow what I’m reading (I can’t believe I’m sharing my low-brow tastes with the rest of the world), join my Shelfari group at:
  http://www.shelfari.com/groups/25751/about
• Finally, for some actual good advice on marriage (and tons of interesting links) check out:
  http://www.smartmarriages.com

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