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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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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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"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.
lifelessonsfrommem
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?
lifelessonsfrommem
Apr 172 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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"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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"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!!
lifelessonsfrommem
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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"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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"What if this is as good as it gets?"
Being happy goes against our nature. Maybe that is one reason it is very difficult to obtain happiness.
lifelessonsfrommem
Nov 21, 20256 min read
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"The President doesn't answer to you, Lewis" "Oh, yes he does. I'm a citizen, this is my President. And in this country it is not only permissible to question our leaders, it's our responsibility"
I am so glad the government is back open. No matter how it was done, it puts food on the table for so many Americans. Let's keep things in perspective!
lifelessonsfrommem
Nov 14, 20254 min read
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"This part of my life... this part right here? This is called "happyness."
Do you have 9 minutes to change your life?
lifelessonsfrommem
Nov 7, 20252 min read
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"Houston, we have a problem."
Preventative care can help you immensely live longer. Get your routine, annual tests done--like mammograms.
lifelessonsfrommem
Oct 31, 20256 min read
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"Sisters, All Hallow's Eve has become a night of frolic, where children wear costumes and run amok!"
Stop judging, stop expecting, and pass out the damn candy.
lifelessonsfrommem
Oct 24, 20255 min read
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"First change I make is to send that two-faced little brat off to boarding school in Timbuktu."....Meredith (Elaine Hendrix)
The best people to listen to for parenting advice--child development psychologists.
lifelessonsfrommem
Oct 17, 20256 min read
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