My mom

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taught me a lor of what I know, and I will give you some highlights about growing up with her.

1. Authority figures, but mostly police: Don't trust them--in fact, call them swear words when they're not looking. This is true--my mom doesn't have a lot of patience wirh police.

2. Unmarried adults: "Shack up with them for a couple of years to see what living with them is like, and go from there."

3. Get a lot of experience in different skills, so you will always have something to fall back on. And if the company has three shifts, choose graveyard because you don't have as many distractions.

4. Be your own person. Don't count on others if you can handle something, go it alone. Then there is no one but yourself to blame, regardless of the outcome.

5. Don't take the first job you are offered. You might look at it as good luck, but the truth is, they're low-balling you right out of the gate. Unless you are starving, such offers could stand some negotiation.

6. Get fees for some services or under the table pay upfront if possible. Never be afraid to say something if you feel uneasy with a current situation.

7. Ask for an estimate for repairs or such and make them stick to their estimates.

8. The wife or mother has full control in all domestic scenarios. Husbands or fathers will only blow the wad if they had it.

9. Go out on Friday nights, It doesn't matter where, just that you break up the monotony at home.

10. Travel. It's great to go someplace new, and if you plan it right, you will have a lot of fun. Why stay at a huge hotel, when it's more fun to stay at a B&B or a pension instead--and cheaper, usually. You won't meet locals if you're bound for that expensive hotel with too many gauche Americans--if you can, grab a room near the bathroom at least!

11. Live without hesitation, but pick your future with caution. Live without interfering with others snd their agenda, just as you hope they will do the same for you.

12. Love--if you have an abundance of ir, give some to everyone; if you don't have a lot, give others what you do have. You'll get it back, threefold. And just as important, receive love as well. Everyone can love and be loved, but you need to know when the time comes to share it.


That should do it. :)

[orleans]

1. very nice (love the go out on friday night part--i never go out, but i should)

words of wisdom from my mother:

"open your mind"

"be a leader, not a follower"

"don't ever put anything in writing" *

*among other things--i'm a writer!

LOL

[democracy1st]

2. she's a great mom ,I hope she's healthy and happy !

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6. Unfortunately, no

she's now 80, and has brittle bones. She doesn't get out much anymore. She lives in SoCal and I'm in Massachusetts. The last time I saw her was in 2006. I tell her I'll meet her in Las Vegas (where my brother lives), but she hesitates, telling me she doesn't think she could make it. My sister takes care of her.

I miss her. :(

[democracy1st]

9. do everything in your power to see your mom,these days are short

try to save the up the money and or beg for it,she's worth it. In the long run it will give you peace. I can tell that its bothering you,don't let it get you down you're doing the best you can just keep calling her.

[Kindigger]

3. My mama taught me

that if the old crazy guy next door came to our door, and I was home alone, "After you kill him, make sure you drag the body INSIDE the house!"

[roguevalley]

8. my folks said the same thing. Moms are a pistol aren't they? I hope

you get to see your Mama. 2006 is too long. :(

HUGS!

[B o d i]

4. Dance like nobody is watching

[timtom]

5. I really like your mom.

Every piece of advice is consonant with my policies.

One of my favorites that I pass on to my kids is this:

Never, ever, never, but NEVER involve the authorities, unless your life is in jeopardy -- and, then, only do so under strict advisement.

[waiting for hope]

7. Your Mother did a wonderful job

in raising you ... :)

K&R!