by Sherri T.
“It’s not a necessity” were the wise words of Becky, the mother of my friend Sharon. Becky would say this when Sharon would ask for a new dress, pair of shoes or _____ (fill in the blank with an item of your choice).
by Sherri T.
WHAGSAG is far more than your everyday acronym. Rather, it is a strict directive that dear friend Tina tells her grandchildren very frequently. It is, in fact, a repeat-after-me command. “What happens at Grammy’s stays at Grammy’s.”
by Sherri T.
Many of us will be gathering with family and friends today to say thanks and be grateful for what we have. Others don’t wait for the once-a-year mark to express appreciation of their family and friends.
by Sherri T.
We can all recall some inquiries we believed were probably not worth pursuing. We often hesitate, for example, to ask about a seat change on a train, reschedule a hard-to-get appointment or ask for a refund on a returned item….
by Sherri T.
I wish these had been the words of my mother. At some point along the way, I wish that she had passed along this sage advice. Maybe I would have listened (or maybe not).
by Sherri T.
These were the wise words of the mother of WOOM reader Rose L. I must admit that, at first, I had some difficulty with the rely-only-on-yourself message. Our lives actually have meaning only to the extent that they are rich in relationships.