by Sherri T.
“It would be NICE” were the wise words of dear friend Bonnie’s mother Doris. Doris knew how to get her kids’ attention in the most subtle way. When she would say “It would be NICE,” there was no fooling around with that request.
by Sherri T.
“When your grandmother is your grandfather” was Sadie’s way of invoking the clever mother rule. There are many variations to this rule. It typically is used as a way to give a strong message without ever saying it.
by Sherri T.
The expression “no news is good news” is said to have originated hundreds of years ago. Under normal circumstances, these wise words are meant to bring comfort and reassurance. But today this expression has assumed new meaning.
by Sherri T.
These were the wise words of the mother of Mr. Rogers who helped him find his beautiful day in the neighborhood. Who knew how wise and prophetic his mother’s advice would be for us all right now in these extraordinary and excruciating times?
by Sherri T.
These are the wise words of dear friend Betsy S. While this expression has been used by many of our mothers, in recent weeks it has assumed more significance than we could ever imagine.
by Lisa T.
My friend Erika and I were working through big dreams, and with them, big fears. Dedicating ourselves to our passions came with a healthy dose of anxiety. At some point in our brainstorming, I exclaimed enthusiastically that we can’t be scared, we just have to be awesome!