Life is like a box of chocolates

Life is like a box of chocolates

by Sherri T.
These are the words of a famous movie mom. The mother of Forrest Gump said them often and this wisdom served him well throughout his colorful and turbulent life. In a nutshell, or a chocolate shell as the case may be, what did she mean?

Remember who you are and where you came from

Remember who you are and where you came from

by Sherri T.
These were the wise words of Doreen, the mother of my friend Janet. Her message relayed many layers of meaning. They helped build character, they acted as guideposts and they provided quiet, but serious, warning…..

Eat your pie with a fork

Eat your pie with a fork

by Sherri T.
Sometimes the words of our mothers aren’t so wise in a deep sense. Like walk tall or heal the world. These are deep wise words. Sometimes the words of our mothers are wise in a gentle way…….

Do the right thing

Do the right thing

by Sherri T.
“Do the right thing by people.” What does that mean − do the right thing? What is the right thing? For me, it means simple caring gestures like…..

Is that what you’re wearing?

Is that what you’re wearing?

by Sherri T.
Don’t assume. That’s one key lesson I learned through WOOM. Don’t assume that the words of our mothers are always wise. They may be said with the best of intentions but sometimes they’re hurtful…….