There are no coincidences
by Sherri T.
These are the wise words of dear friend Betsy. She happened to say them at a very meaningful time in my life. Thanks to Betsy’s wise words, this labor of love has assumed a whole new meaning.
If you want something done, ask a busy person
by Sherri T.
My mother used to say: “If you want something done, ask a busy person.” With everything that she did as wife, parent, sister, friend and entrepreneur, she was a very busy person. But she always got things done.
This too shall pass (a second look)
by Sherri T.
“This too shall pass” were the wise words of the mother of WOOM reader Roberta. These words were, and still are, a way of saying that the life challenges we may be experiencing, no matter how daunting, will not last forever.
Always wear clean socks (a second look)
by Sherri T.
My mother was apparently not alone in her concern with the state of our undergarments. I have learned through many conversations that this is quite a common piece of advice passed along through the generations……..
You can’t dance at every wedding (a second look)
by Sherri T.
“You can’t dance at every wedding” were the wise words of Min, the mother of my friend Betsy. Little did Min know back then how sage her words would be today. They are more important now than ever.
Do the right thing (a second look)
by Sherri T.
What does that mean − do the right thing? What is the right thing? Mom was basically telling me to live by the “golden rule.” Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.