Advice from a small town girl

Okay, people. I’m already in trouble so I might as well keep going. Last week was my advice to new residents. Now it’s the locals’ turn.

This could be the shortest column ever, with my advice condensed into two short words: Be nice. But, as you all no doubt know, I like to talk. Especially like this, when no one can talk back.

First, when you are introduced to the new wife of a native son, please don’t say, “Oh, my God,” no matter how stunning the news.

That’s not really #1, I just couldn’t resist it.

The first thing you need to do smile. You don’t even have to say anything – just put a friend...