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Life Lessons From Memaw


"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
One more thing for us to thank Gen Z for....whimsical.
lifelessonsfrommem
6 days ago2 min read
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"Tonight's lecture: I've walked all 12 steps; Can I go home now?"
Here are 2 quotes to reflect upon. Yes, I think they are the secrets to life.
lifelessonsfrommem
Apr 31 min read
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"The Post Office Department, a branch of the Federal Governent, recognizes this man Kris Kringle to be the one and only Santa Claus."
Change can be hard, but sometimes we need to evaluate if it is necessary.
lifelessonsfrommem
Mar 273 min read
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It is nearly impossible to have your best idea the first time you think about something.
When we have an idea, how can that idea become our "best idea"?
lifelessonsfrommem
Mar 201 min read
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"And you want my advice? Why me? Why now?" Because I know you think I was a shitty father. Thank you for not arguing. And I know you're a good father."
Being a parent isn't easy. You won't win any popularity contests!
lifelessonsfrommem
Mar 136 min read
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"When you pull on that jersey, you represent yourself and your teammates. And the name on the front is a hell of alot more important than the one on the back!"
What is good for the gander, is good for the goose. Sometimes, cliches sum it up very nicely.
lifelessonsfrommem
Mar 65 min read
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"I'm mad at the world, Joey, I'm a teenager."
Even as an adult, there are things we don't want to do--like getting a colonoscopy. But being an adult means you do what is necessary to keep yourself healthy!
lifelessonsfrommem
Feb 277 min read
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A Civil Rights Icon
We lost a powerful Civil Rights Icon this week. RIP Jesse Jackson.
lifelessonsfrommem
Feb 202 min read
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"Dude, he's from Indiana. They only celebrate Love Your Cousin Day."
How do you celebrate the holidays--even the little ones?
lifelessonsfrommem
Feb 133 min read
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"Tell your dog not to worry, sooner or later we all lose our balls."
Small talk is an art form that must be learned. It does not come naturally to most of us.
lifelessonsfrommem
Feb 65 min read
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"When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."
A fun activity to discover something about yourself.
lifelessonsfrommem
Jan 301 min read
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"Why are you trying to destroy us?" Susan Storm
Once again, some of us from the United States need to apologize for our behavior. Seriously, this is NOT who we are!
lifelessonsfrommem
Jan 223 min read
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"You're damn right I did!"
We really can have it all. We truly can experience every emotion--happiness, sadness, fear, anticipation, confusion and surprise--all at once!
lifelessonsfrommem
Jan 163 min read
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"I'm Through Accepting Limits, 'Cause Someone Says They're So"
Karma Muta--Moved by love. What a wonderful feeling!!
lifelessonsfrommem
Jan 94 min read
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"YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!"
"Boy, I don't know everything. Maybe the younguns have something to teach me."
lifelessonsfrommem
Jan 25 min read
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"I can't take this anymore! This whole "teachable moments" of protecting their self-esteem and nobody gets punished and every game ends in a tie!"
As grandparents, we need to compliment more and criticize less.
lifelessonsfrommem
Dec 26, 20256 min read
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"Grandma got run over by a reindeer Walking home from our house Christmas Eve. You can say there's no such thing as Santa."
Competition between sets of grandparents?? Absolutely NOT!!
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Dec 19, 20255 min read
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"Oh, I apologize in advance. The eating you're about to see will not be pretty. And if you have young children, this would be a good time for them to leave the room."
Ummm...Ozempic for cats? Seriously??
lifelessonsfrommem
Dec 12, 20252 min read
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"May I see your rental agreement?" "I threw it away." "Oh, boy." "Oh, boy, what?" "You're f**ked."
Sometimes, we are "stuck" because of our environment. When that happens, stay safe, have a little fun, and know that it will pass.
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Dec 5, 20253 min read
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"Guess who's coming to dinner."
Another key to happiness is gratitude. Refocus your thoughts on what is good in your life today and maybe some happiness will creep in.
lifelessonsfrommem
Nov 28, 20254 min read
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