Mama Said

@akalinus (40631)
United States
November 2, 2023 1:03pm CST
I was just remembering something my mom always said when she was telling us what to do. She said, "If you find it open, make sure it's open before you leave. If it is closed keep it closed, if it is hungry, feed it, if it is crying, love it. I think that was pretty good advice for life. What do you think? What did your mama always say, about anything?
13 people like this
12 responses
DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
2 Nov
Mom always told us to be careful and she'd be waiting when we got back.
2 people like this
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40631)
• United States
2 Nov
That is so sweet. I am sure she loved all of you very much.
2 people like this
DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
2 Nov
@akalinus I'm positive she did, too.
1 person likes this
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40631)
• United States
2 Nov
@DaddyEvil I'm glad for you.
1 person likes this
Danna B.
@db20747 (43427)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
2 Nov
Pop always said , candy's bad for your teeth. And kept a big jar of candy on the table. This was like talking to a brick wall, because five of my molars are gone.
2 people like this
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40631)
• United States
2 Nov
But you have sweet memories of eating all that candy though, right? That is funny that your dad knew about the dental problems too much candy can cause but he put it out there so anyone could eat it.
1 person likes this
snowy
@snowy22315 (170581)
• United States
2 Nov
Yes, wise words..One thing my mom always said was if someone gave us a gift of clothing or jewelry to make sure we wore it the next time we saw them so they could see we appreciated it.
2 people like this
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40631)
• United States
2 Nov
People always like to know that you appreciate the gifts that they gave you and that you will wear/use them a lot.
2 people like this
Anna
@LadyDuck (459353)
• Switzerland
3 Nov
Mom always told us never to brag, but be nice with those who had less than we had.
1 person likes this
Anna
@LadyDuck (459353)
• Switzerland
3 Nov
@akalinus - I also judge people looking at how they treat workers. Some are so rude, even with the employees in the grocery stores.
1 person likes this
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40631)
• United States
3 Nov
@LadyDuck I cleaned a church for years. Some people there acted like I was trash. I also worked in a nursing home for a while. I was appalled by the way some people treated the patients.
1 person likes this
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40631)
• United States
3 Nov
That is how I judge people's character. How do they treat the waiters in the restaurant? How do they talk to the janitor and other helping people they meet on the way? What about the welfare mothers and the elderly or handicapped who are out and about?
1 person likes this
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326170)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Nov
Whenever I left the house, Mum would always call after me 'Have you got a hankie?'
1 person likes this
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40631)
• United States
3 Nov
That is cute. I have not seen a hankie in years though I believe I had some as a kid. I completely forgot about that until I saw this post.
1 person likes this
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326170)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Nov
@akalinus I still use them. Tissues wouldn't last long with me.
Anindita Sengupta
@aninditasen (15758)
• Raurkela, India
3 Nov
My mom always wanted us to cook and do household work perfectly. She also wanted us to adjust with every situation which I don't agree to.
1 person likes this
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40631)
• United States
3 Nov
Sometimes, you do have to adjust to certain situations. You might not be able to change something but you could try to make the best of it. I think housework does not need to be perfect because it is always there. As long as things are decent, I don't worry much. But that is me.
1 person likes this
Anindita Sengupta
@aninditasen (15758)
• Raurkela, India
4 Nov
@akalinus Growing up with my mom I too some what became a perfectionist where managing a house is concerned but I don't agree adjusting with trouble mongers whether in the family or in the society.
much2say
@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Nov
Makes total sense . My mom always said "Que sera, sera, whatever will be, will be . . . " - as in that Doris Day song.
much2say
@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Nov
@akalinus I guess I get too serious. I want to believe that it is what it is . . . but I can't let things go so easily like that. But that's me.
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40631)
• United States
3 Nov
I remember my mom singing that. It was made famous by Doris Day, I believe. "Que sera, sera."
1 person likes this
OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (86828)
• United States
3 Nov
Your Mother sounds she was a lovely woman RIP Yes my Mother said many things, but mostly her spirit is nearby me all the time.
1 person likes this
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40631)
• United States
3 Nov
That must be comforting for you in times of stress and trouble. I am glad for you. Your mom sounds great too.
1 person likes this
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (307253)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Nov
That is good advice. Mine said I would understand when I had kids. Funny thing, I didn't understand.
1 person likes this
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40631)
• United States
2 Nov
I don't know if you have kids, but do you understand now? Kids think they know everything and find out later that they don't know anything.
1 person likes this
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (307253)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Nov
@akalinus Yes, I have kids. My mother never explained anything except to use that phrase constantly. I kept waiting for the lightbulb to go on when I had my kids.
George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (94913)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 Nov
Your mom had a very good saying that you learned to apply in your life.
1 person likes this
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40631)
• United States
3 Nov
Thank you. I think that just about covers all the basic things.
1 person likes this
George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (94913)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Nov
@akalinus You are welcome.
Dena Miller
@Dena91 (15910)
• United States
3 Nov
Your Mom gave you good advise. My mother wasn't around too much to say anything of real value to me. But her life taught me how I didn't want to live mine. So that was her greatest lesson she could have taught me.
1 person likes this
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40631)
• United States
3 Nov
I'm sorry it was that way. I'm sure she could not help being the way she was. You know how you want to live and that is a big lesson in itself.
1 person likes this
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (157337)
• United States
2 Nov
That is definitely good advice. My husband never closes doors and drawers the way he found them. My mother never gave me any advice. Hope you have a good day.
1 person likes this
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40631)
• United States
2 Nov
I know people who leave drawers and doors open and it drives me crazy that they can't take an extra second and close things.
1 person likes this
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (157337)
• United States
2 Nov
@akalinus Exactly!