“If you’re going to limit red meat, at least eat it during the week of your period. You’ll feel better.”
“When you plant peonies, make sure not to plant them too deep. All you really need to do is scoot some dirt to the side, plant the root, then lightly cover it with dirt.”
“Choose to buy jewelry that you can grow into. You don’t want to be 50 and have puny rings.”
“You should know how to make guacamole, sangria and a good vinaigrette, at the very least.”
“Nobody should be able to tell when you have makeup on.”
“Have at least one guy friend that you’ve never slept with.”
“Nobody needs to hear about how little, how much or what you’re eating, especially your date.”
“Don’t pick at your face.”
“Don’t go to bed angry or with makeup on.”
“Don’t be afraid of color. If you want to paint a room a bright color, try one wall only and go from there.”
“If you want to tile your bathroom, do it. If you don’t know how, learn.”
Happy Mother’s Day, Mama!
3 Comments
May 11, 2008 at 9:41 am
Your mother sounds like a very wise woman. I’m sure you could add many more words of wisdom you’ve learned from her.
Do you always take her good advice?
May 12, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Very wise words of advice. I love them. I totally fail at the gaucamole/sangria thing, though.
May 13, 2008 at 12:54 pm
She sounds like a smart lady! And you’re smart too for paying attention and remembering all these tidbits over the years. Her good advice is universal. My own mama would add, “life is not a fashion show!”