How about “Be nice to Mommy?” That’s a nice one…

I'm not the only one who's fond of mottos. My children all have their own, proud doctrines by which they live their lives. Our oldest has adhered to hers staunchly ever since, as a very determined 3 year old, she stamped her foot, put her hands on her hips and...

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Nothing new under the sun.

If there is one thing that the internet has taught me, it's that I have never had an original idea. Go ahead, Google anything- ANYTHING! If there isn't already a website devoted to it, someone has already bought the domain name, on the off-chance that someone would...

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The times, they are a’changin’

Last night we were playing cards with our neighbors when one of them asked how long we'd been married.   "It'll be fifteen years this fall," my husband replied.   "Yes," I agreed, waggling my left hand fingers at him, "and I believe 'shiny/pretty' is appropriate for...

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Hope Eternal.

One of our twin daughters is in vision therapy, which has me spending exorbanent amounts of cash on a process that I strongly suspect might be hogwash.   This week, for example, I'm supposed to read to her while she stares into different colored lights. This is...

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I’m fond of mottos.

I'm fond of mottos. I find it comforting to think that life's big lessons can be summarized in ten words or less. "You are what you do consistently." That's been a big one with me, lately. "You can have anything, but you can't have everything." Ooooo, that's a good...

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Be the guy.

I've learned a lot of life's lesson's from the movies. For example, you know how in those Alfred Hitchcock movies, when some helpless sap has fallen afoul of the bad guys who are chasing him/her with murderous intent and suddenly Cary Grant screeches to halt, throws...

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  • Pam on I’m fine.We will not be looking back on these years with a happy chuckle and a thought of how whimsical the Universe can be, but I imagine the silver linings will continue to provide useful, elegant lessons in how to love this life we are living. You are a blessing and joy in my life and I am much better for knowing you. And this entry is freakin' hilarious!
  • Geanette on I’m fine.You amaze me. That’s all there is too it. The fact that you are willing and able to even LOOK for a silver lining is breathtaking. And then you make me laugh outloud. “And the award for best use of the word fish stick in a simile goes toooooo......!” Oh Melanie.....keep filling our hearts with your observations and keep us laughing. We need inspiration like you. And now ... bonus ... I can say I’ve “read” Rilke! Big love, G
  • Pam on There are RULES, dangnabbit!Wow! Who is the noble cobbler? Mine took six weeks to repair the strap on my bag that I carry every day. I am aware that your cobbler didn't say that they would be ready in two days, he just agreed that she could pick them up. I am delighting myself with the fantasy of her coming in to get her eight unrepaired boots and stamping her tiny foot while said cobbler merely swings his awl to point to the wall -- Ready in Two Weeks.
  • Melanie Danke on Wakey, wakey.Gosh, you are sweet. Thank you for that.
  • Geanette on Wakey, wakey.Didn't think I could POSSIBLY love you any more, but after reading this one. I do. I do indeed. You make me laugh when there's nothing to laugh about. You make me see the world with new eyes. No small feat. God, I love you!

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