All I Ever Needed to Know, I Learned from Noah's Ark

It's been a remarkably warm and sunny summer here in Seattle, but in sympathy and support for those back in the southeast who have been battling a fierce bout of rain, I decided to list the 12 things I've learned from the story of Noah's Ark.

1. Don't miss the boat.
2. Be careful not to piss off those infinitely more powerful than you are.
3. Remember that we are all in the same boat.
4. Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.
5. Stay Fit. When you are 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.
6. Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.
7. Build your future on high ground.
8. For safety's sake, travel in pairs.
9. Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board along with the cheetahs.
10. When you're stressed, float a while.
11. Remember, the ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.
12. In the middle of a storm, know there's a rainbow waiting at the end.