Things My Mother Taught Me
Published Jan 01, 1900
My Mother taught me LOGIC - like, "If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you can't go to the store with me."
My Mother taught me MEDICINE - like, "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they're going to freeze that way."
My Mother taught me ESP - "Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"
My Mother taught me TO MEET A CHALLENGE - "Where's your brother and don't talk with food in your mouth. Answer me!"
My Mother taught me HUMOR - "When that lawnmower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me.
Originally published November 14, 2002.
