Ninety-Six is so close to going off to college. Now I'm beginning to panic about all that wisdom and maternal crap I'm supposed to send him off with. What if I've forgotten something?

Ironing Shirts: Here a helpful little mnemonic to help you remember: CYCSFSBOCOSFOSBPFFB. An easy way to remember Collar, Yoke, Cuff, Sleeve Front, Sleeve Back, Other Cuff, Other Sleeve Front, Other Sleeve Back, Front, Front, Back. Better yet, buy blends.

Cooking: No matter the recipe, double the herbs and spices. Recipes are written for normal people; you're a Gentile, man. Double the herbs and spices.

Hearbreak: I know you're going to get your heart broken, maybe probably even more than once. I'm not exactly a pro in area of grace in the face of heartbreak, but I really do have some knowlege to impart on this score. First, yes, it sucks. Bad. You literally feel like your heart is breaking. Because it is. But I promise, if you just breathe -- just breathe -- it will be better in the morning. It'll still hurt, but tomorrow it will hurt less. I promise. Heck, it will hurt less in an hour. Just remember to breathe slow cleansing breaths: Innnnnnn through the nose; ouuuuuuut through the mouth .... Innnnnnn through the nose; ouuuuuuut through the mouth.