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Life Lessons From Memaw


"E.T. phone home."
Another tool in our toolkit on how to parent our children.
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2 days ago5 min read
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"We'll be cool when you give our kids their recess back!"
When is the last time you played in the sandbox? Are you having fun every single day? If you want to be happy, then you should!
lifelessonsfrommem
May 224 min read
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You'd better think of something to name him because when I come home and he's destroyed my house, I wanna know what to call him!
Loneliness is at an all-time high for all age groups. There are some ways to combat loneliness--how about owning a robot??
lifelessonsfrommem
May 155 min read
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"The truth is I'm not a doctor or a lawyer. I'm not an airline pilot. I'm nothing really."
Part 2 blog about your career. How do you answer the question in the blog?
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May 85 min read
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"I got a bullshit traffic ticket. I went to court, I got the cop on the stand, & I argued with him until he admitted he was wrong."
Are you in a career that you are passionate about? How do you know? This week we talk about what is NOT the criteria.
lifelessonsfrommem
May 15 min read
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"Commision slapped Texas State with a staggering list of infractions including recruiting violations, illegal payments to players and grade tampering. Their yearbook photos will be used as mugshots!"
Give student athletes there due, but with guidelines.
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Apr 244 min read
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"Why, this car is automatic. It's systematic, it's hydromatic. Why, it's greased lightning"
It's been a long time since I took driver's Ed classes. Some things have changed since then. How can I learn about the new stuff?
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Apr 172 min read
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"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
One more thing for us to thank Gen Z for....whimsical.
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Apr 102 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Jan 163 min read
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