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Life Lessons From Memaw
"Veruca Salt: I want a party with roomfuls of laughter, / Ten thousand tons of ice cream, / And if I don't get the things I am after, / I'm going to screeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEAM."
Parents know about The Witching Hour and some people have good advice on how to deal with it. But can't that same advice be used in other areas of our lives?
lifelessonsfrommem
2 days ago5 min read
Do All Soccer Players Major in Drama in College?
Ozzy Osbourne, Cabbage Patch Dolls, Waymo, and the World Cup. Some blogs are just streams of thoughts....
lifelessonsfrommem
Jul 104 min read
“You know, Lloyd, just when I think you couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!”
Listen to smart people and learn the lessons that dumb people don’t learn. Actually, just stay away from dumb people.
lifelessonsfrommem
Jul 36 min read
"You know, in case you were wondering - the person whose calls you always take? That's the relationship you're in. I hope you two are very happy together."
If I take a break, why is it called laziness? Why am I a better employee if I DON'T eat my lunch at my desk?
lifelessonsfrommem
Jun 124 min read
"E.T. phone home."
Another tool in our toolkit on how to parent our children.
lifelessonsfrommem
May 295 min read
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
A Civil Rights Icon
We lost a powerful Civil Rights Icon this week. RIP Jesse Jackson.
lifelessonsfrommem
Feb 202 min read
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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!!
lifelessonsfrommem
Dec 19, 20255 min read
"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
"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.
lifelessonsfrommem
Dec 5, 20253 min read
"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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