A few of my firmly-held beliefs:

•  That almost any movie can be improved by adding the phrase “Based on a True Story" before the beginning credits. Doubt me? Try it. It even makes "Freaky Friday" bearable. 
• That my self-esteem has greatly benefitted from my decision to have only one full-length mirror in my house. And to display that full-length mirror at a very generous “skinny view” tilt.
• That it’s perfectly okay if we consider the Coca Cola glasses from McDonald’s as part of our “fancy” set.
• That you need at least three children before purchasing those family stick figure window decals.
• That the people who are so upset at “big government sticking their noses in everyone’s business” are the same people who block intersections, tailgate, and cut in line to drop off their kids at school. Y’know, basically the very reason our country needs a political system to set a minimum wage and provide benefits for the sick and poor. Sad.
• That you should have to provide a (legitimate) definition along with any word you play in Scrabble.
• That more than anything – yes, even love – dogs need exercise.
• That if it’s the thought that counts, I am the world’s best gift-giver.