What The Cicadas Have Taught Us

10 bits of wisdom

by Tribune restaurant critic Phil Vettel Tribune restaurant critic
Published June 24, 2007

1. Savor every moment. Good times can be farther apart than you know.

2. Whether you consider it clean or dirty, you still don't want to get too close to a dog's mouth.

3. It doesn't matter that you fly badly. Only that you fly.

4. Be patient. Even bottom feeders get their day in the sun.

5. It's amazing how little you really need to throw a good party.

6. Stupidity and ineptitude are not insurmountable when you have numbers on your side.

7. Make all the noise you want, but it's common decency to quiet down during bedtime.

8. Beware excessive pickiness. Spend too much time looking for your perfect match, and life will pass you by.

9. Persistence pays off.

10. It can seem like forever, but 17 years can come and go in a hurry.