How to survive, the folksong way.

[roseembolism]

As everybody knows, old English folk songs are full of excellent advice (advice that never seems to be taken by the protagonists of said songs). Obviously, they were the pre-film version of those grim safety films kids get shown in school.

And now, Jim Macdonald of Making Light, has condensed all the helpful advice contained in Old English Folksongs.  I recommend all my friends read this, especially if they are named Janet.