I love a rule that makes sense. Because some don’t. And, as they say, there are exceptions to every one. And then there are philosophical laws — juicy ideas to consider, abide by or pick apart. Take ...

So picture this: Dinner is done and I offer to clean up. About half the chicken and split pea soup (which was really good, by the way!) is left. In the spirit of getting the tough stuff out of the way ...