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Words of my Mother: Vol. V, On Fairness
Possibly not the most uplifting thing to hear, but true. I was obsessed with fairness as a kid – in part because I’ve always been a record-keeper. I remembered what the other kids got when it was their turn and … Continue reading
Words of my Mother: Vol. IV, On the Preference of Flies
This phrase comes to mind most frequently when I’m calling customer service. I mean, I rarely call a company to shoot the breeze. It’s usually because something has gone wrong. I’m usually annoyed that something has gone wrong. … and … Continue reading
Words of my Mother: Vol III, On Losing the ‘Tude
Oh, how I hated this one when I was a poor, misunderstood teenager. But yes, Dear Mother may have had a point. Body language is pretty key in most human interaction. And yes, I was barely even aware of my … Continue reading
Words of my Mother: Vol II, on Relative Value
Solid. This is not to say that things that are cheap or free are of little value – all the women in my family love a good coupon – just that there’s no real point in whining when something cheap … Continue reading
Words of my Mother: Vol I, On Battles
[I was thinking lately of the various sayings, idioms, and phrases my mother uses that have most stuck with me now that I'm an adult. This week, I want to devote a day to each of her top five (in … Continue reading
Wedding Flowers
As you may remember, I had my mother and sister take care of the flowers for my wedding. Together, they are an excellent gardener (Mom) and a skilled eye (Kerry) so I knew I was set. Here are my non-professional … Continue reading
The Backstory: #2 – Spider Plant
Yes, a spider plant holds a special place in my heart. Each Spring, my dear alma mater would host “Mom’s Weekend.” I’d attended a football game with my father during Dad’s Weekend and given my sister her first glimpse of … Continue reading
