Last week, with all the unspeakable things found on the newsfeed every night, the only thing I wanted to do was curl up on the couch and watch a little Andy Griffith. I know it may seem silly, but it was just nice to escape for a little while into a time when everything seemed to make a little more sense–happy families and friends in a small town just gives me a little more faith in humanity. Doesn’t it you?
So tonight, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite lessons from The Andy Griffith Show in hopes that it warms your heart and brings a little smile to your face.
1.) Anytime you can, take an afternoon to picnic with family & friends.
2.) Parent + child bonding time is of the utmost importance.
3.) When someone you love makes you something inedible, sneak into the kitchen and secretly exchange the terrible something for a tastier something. Then, you won’t have to lie when she asks what you think.
4.) You’re never too old for a little dress-up.
5.) Be ready for action at all times… & always dress the part!
6.) Always be willing to offer your friends a place to stay when they’ve had a little too much.
7.) When your best gal wants to run for council, your time would best be used just making posters with your mouth shut.
8.) If you want to feel better about the state of the world, put the Christmas episode from the first season in your Netflix queue. (It’s episode 11.) You can thank me later.
9.) When in doubt, go fishin’… or, at if you’re anything like me, just lay out by the lake.
10.) There is no better way to end an evening than with a little singin’ on the porch.
So tell me: What television shows do you use for a little escape?
