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Life Lessons From Memaw


"Do What You Need To Do"
Do you take parenting advice from someone who may NOT even be a parent?? Should you?
lifelessonsfrommem
Aug 143 min read


A Brand New School Year
A brand new school year brings lots of joy but it also can bring some frustration to teachers.
lifelessonsfrommem
Aug 65 min read


"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
Jul 315 min read


I Always Get 8 Hours of Sleep…It Just Takes A Few Nights To Get There.
We love sleep. During the day, we are tired and can't wait to go to sleep--until it is time to sleep and we are wide awake!
lifelessonsfrommem
Jul 175 min read


“But if you are able to filter the signal through the noise you can nudge your life in these moments into having the impact you want.”
One of the most successful people in the world right now is the CEO of Google. What can we do to achieve his level of success?
lifelessonsfrommem
Jun 263 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


The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, dickheads - they all adore him. They think he's a righteous dude.
Sometimes in our professional careers, we need cue cards to hold up because they say exactly what we are thinking.
lifelessonsfrommem
Jun 54 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


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


"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
Apr 102 min read


"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


"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


"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


"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


"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


"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


"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


"Does Barry Manilow Know That You Raid His Wardrobe?" --Breakfast Club
It's Us against Them.
lifelessonsfrommem
Sep 5, 20255 min read


Life Gets Easier...
Doing nothing is always easy but sometimes it is also the right thing to do.
lifelessonsfrommem
Aug 23, 20251 min read


How Can I Get Brain Rot?
Yup, we actually do want to have Brain Rot!
lifelessonsfrommem
Aug 8, 20253 min read
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