Remember the show, "Green Acres?" The premise of the show was--finding humor in people and the situations they create when they try to function out of their element. Guess where I am going with this?

As we approach the weekend, I want you to think about how you could expand your mind through new life experiences. I already know that some of you, "hate" fine arts events. "You have to dress up and stuff." You feel weird because you don't feel like you don't know how to act or how to dress. Take the pressure off--yes dress up a little--but be you, go as you are. And if you make a blunder--mentally playback the "Green Acres" theme song after the blunder and it will cheer you up.

On the other hand, if you are already used to the "Fine Arts" events--you do something different as well. Go to a country fair and listen to some rustic, country fiddlers. Soak up something different for once---and if you make a blunder because you don't know what "Chitlins" are. Then, mentally sing the "Green Acres" theme song for your comfort---but instead take the Zsa Zsa Gabor part.

So, go out, expand your mind, and if you still hate your adventure, let me give you some words from my favorite character, Uncle Buck---the ultimate fish out of water (who rolled with it anyway).

Miles: Where do you live?
Buck: In the city.
Miles: You have a house?
Buck: Apartment.
Miles: Own or rent?
Buck: Rent.
Miles: What do you do for a living?
Buck: Lots of things.
Miles: Where's your office?
Buck: I don't have one.
Miles: How come?
Buck: I don't need one.
Miles: Where's your wife?
Buck: Don't have one.
Miles: How come?
Buck: It's a long story.
Miles: You have kids?
Buck: No I don't.
Miles: How come?
Buck: It's an even longer story.
Miles: Are you my Dad's brother?
Buck: What's your record for consecutive questions asked?
Miles: 38.
Buck: I'm your Dad's brother alright.
Miles: You have much more hair in your nose than my Dad.
Buck: How nice of you to notice.
Miles: I'm a kid - that's my job.