The Source of Wisdom

The Chinese say that the source of wisdom is to call things by their proper names. The Bible says "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." For me, the source of much wisdom is doing the same stupid thing over and over till the pain just isn't worth it anymore. Tell me I am not alone in this.

For example: only when pregnant does Parmesan-garlic chicken and mint ice-cream sound like a good combination. It is not a good combination, as I can now declare with the conviction of first-hand experience. Well, it was a good idea for about a nano-second, but now I heartily regret it. I hate indulgence regrets. They totally ruin the hedonistic afterglow of true indulgence. And I only have regrets when I act on impulse without listening to what I really want or to how much I really want.

This particular 2x4 is nearly paper thin. I need to gain a little wisdom before I have to get a new 2x4. And would someone please tell my crazy hormones that onion rings and cherry pie aren't a good idea either?