Words To the Wise From a Depression Era Grandmother

Always look down – You might find something - maybe even money Never a borrower nor lender be- You might not get something back that is dear to you Or it could come back with dents Always have a little side money in a bunghole What’s a bunghole you ask – look it up! Keep a dried ham hock bone on your key chain This will bring you money If the government is offering you butter and cheese Be sure to take it The Meals on Wheels’ meatloaf is quite delicious Make friends with your postman and your bank teller Blood is thicker than water Things always happen in threes And you can make a great fuzzy navel with Tang You don’t need some outrageously expensive orange juice!