We are all familiar with MURPHY'S LAW, "If anything can go wrong it will." Murphy's Law is the inspiration for a new book by Paul Dickson, titled THE OFFICIAL RULES AT HOME. Here is a sample of laws, rules, and observations collected by Dickson:

Rabbe's Rule of the Bedroom: The spouse who snores louder always falls asleep first.

Dickson's Gardening Discovery: When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.

Dorthy's Dilemma: The heavier the package and the farther you must carry it, the more your nose itches.

Todd's Rule of Bar Code Malfunction: The bar code in the checkout line won't work on items you're embarrassed to be buying.

Rosenbaum's Rule: The easiest way to…