The Rules of Margaret!

And you thought the Ten Commandments were enough?  What?  No way... Margaret has her own Rules in addition to those.   In some cases, Margaret's Rules Rule!

Margaret's Rules

BLAME must be assigned.  This is true in all matters where a less than optimal result or a downright failure has occurred.  This includes illness, bad luck, relationships, and religion. 

Credit must be taken.  Anything that turns out good must be accounted for as a direct result of someone's wisdom or effort, usually MM.  Fate and good luck do not play a role in Margaret's world. 

Never get married and Never have kids.  St. Charles Brekke received special dispensation from this rule. 

Only foolish women "Shack Up".   All men are only after ONE thing.  Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?  This is not meant to contradict or confuse the directive of rule #3.

Get your education before you ever think of getting Married.  It's the only thing that no one can ever take away from you!

Always have a way to make your own living.

Never marry a German...

The Irish Culture is genetically superior.

Neither a borrower or a lender be.

He who travels alone travels fastest.

Girlfriends are useless.  All they want are your clothes and your boyfriend!

A fool and his money are soon parted.

Never make left turns.

Only invest in FDIC insured accounts..

Avoid risk at all costs.

Have many friends, trust few, and learn to paddle your own canoe.

That about sums it up.

FYI, if you break a rule, there's Hell to pay!