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From: MaryW
Date: 03-09-2005, 11:24 AM (1 of 17)
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What is the most memorable piece of advice anyone has ever given you? Something someone said that has always stuck with you thru the years.
MaryW
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-09-2005, 12:18 PM (2 of 17)
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After re-threading that darn serger I just keep remembering when I bought my sewing machine the woman who sold it to me saying I didn't need a serger and showing me how I could simulate the stitches on the machine. Probably the best advice I never took!! Cranky Dorothy |
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From: MaryW
Date: 03-09-2005, 12:46 PM (3 of 17)
LOLOLOL, thanks Dorothy. My giggle for the day. 
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From: M & M's Mom
Date: 03-09-2005, 01:44 PM (4 of 17)
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"Love God, Love Others, Make a Difference" That's what I try to do and how I try to live my life. |
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From: Emmy
Date: 03-09-2005, 03:13 PM (5 of 17)
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A stitch in time saves nine. Better to remain silent and be thought wise, than to open your mouth and prove otherwise. Each living thing that suffers is a challenge to the rest, Its God's own way of measuring the kindess in your breast. Penny wise, pound foolish. Emmy 
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From: Emmy
Date: 03-09-2005, 03:14 PM (6 of 17)
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Never go to bed angry. Good advise, sometimes its hard to follow. Emmy |
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From: DorothyL
Date: 03-09-2005, 04:53 PM (7 of 17)
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Well, Mary, it's worth all the frustration I've suffered from that $%#@&*! machine if it makes you giggle Dorothy |
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From: Julia's Nana
Date: 03-09-2005, 11:53 PM (8 of 17)
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My mother always said, "God helps them that help themselves." In other words, don't just sit and wait for something. Now I have followed that with both good and bad results..............some things you can help along and others just need time to develop. Guess the key is knowing the difference and that is coming with age. I think it also means that you have to work hard to get what you want in life, and I try to live by that. The other advise that came to mind was when I asked a few years back on the site what I needed for quilting and MARY said "a good seam ripper." Now everytime I am ripping out a seam, I think of that! I have to tell you I think of that often!  Norma |
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From: ChoctawCharli
Date: 03-10-2005, 01:41 AM (9 of 17)
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When working on a project as a youngster, I got very fustrated because it wasn't perfect. My mother's Father (who was a Choctaw leader) leaned down, stilled my hand and quietly said, "Only God is perfect." He went on to tell me that it is tradition to intentionally leave an "mistake" in your work - just in case. I never have to do it intentionally - it just happens all by itself. I am not sure that counts. Basically, it boils down to this ... I quit stressing over perfection. CharliAnn =^,,^= 
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From: luv2sew
Date: 03-10-2005, 07:45 AM (10 of 17)
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My Dad always told us, "Anything worth doing is worth doing right." Probably when we were in a hurry to play and rushed to get our job done and didn't do it very well. Have a great day!! Luv2sew Luv2sew
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From: Magot
Date: 03-31-2005, 02:39 PM (11 of 17)
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"Hug a teenager a day" teens receive afirmation by being touched - in a non threatening way, a quick hug, a touch on the arm as you go past them on the sofa. Some research has shown that you need to have these touches about 14 times in one day - not too hard. For teenage girls and boys it apparently stops them from looking for hugs and cuddles elsewhere that you might not want them to start hunting for too early. I have girls, and they hug Dad whilst sitting on the sofa - all these Daddy hugs give themthe man love they need when young. Neither of them are promiscuous love and kisses, Jan
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 03-31-2005, 06:30 PM (12 of 17)
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When I got my very first job at a bank as a secretary my mother, who never worked off the farm by the way, told me that any time I wasn't busy, offer to help someone else in another department and learn as much as you can about every department and do the very best job you can, because if they ever lay someone off, the person who can do the most jobs is the last to go....and the busier you are, the faster the day will go. She was right on all counts. Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 03-31-2005, 09:10 PM (13 of 17)
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My Mother in law use to say, "Never take anything that is not yours for if you do you will lose twice as much as you took" She was very good at using scare tackics. LOL I think the way my Mother put it was "Honesty is the best policy". And "Treat others as you would want them to treat you" Now sometimes that's hard to do. 
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From: Mom of Six
Date: 03-31-2005, 09:26 PM (14 of 17)
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I think the treat others as you want them to treat you is the best! My mother would say that all of the time. Also "Kill them with kindness". It is really hard to be mean to someone who is being nice to you. I have tried to raise my children with these same 2 ideals. Another that I got when we cleaned out my Grandma's house after she died was a saying she kept on her bathroom mirror so she would read it everyday is " I always wondered why someone didn't do something, Then I realized I was someone". She cut it out of a magazine & everytime I read it it makes me think. Having 5 big brothers & sisters I have been given lots of advice but my sister gave me some the other day that I need to pass on. When someone has a death in their family don't say call me if you need something. They won't. Just show up & be there for them. Call often & ask specifics about what needs to be done. My sister lost her husband in Jan. & we were on the way to another sister's house because her 25 year old son had just committed suicide the night before. Sorry I didn't mean to go on so long but it hit a cord with me. Barb
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Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 03-31-2005, 09:46 PM (15 of 17)
| Mom of Six, That is so sad you lost two family members so close together. But you are right about don't ask if.....just do something. |
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From: mamadus
Date: 04-01-2005, 02:22 AM (16 of 17)
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top 3 pieces of advice I've gotten in my life.. 1. "It doesn't cost a dime to be nice" my mom 2. "If you're going to do it, Do it right, or don't bother" my dad 3. "Keep your mouth shut and your ears open, you learn a lot that way" my grandfather just my 2 cents... MO life is too short, not to explore
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From: susies1955
Date: 04-01-2005, 03:44 AM (17 of 17)
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The best advice I ever heard I read. It is: "A great life is all about perspective and you can change yours any time you choose". Susie northern NY
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