Here's to the Wise!

My Granny, God rest her soul, was one of the wisest women I knew.  Throughout my childhood and until I left for college she lived right down the road from me.  I guess you could say we were neighbors.  You can't do better than that to have family as neighbors.

Now, that I'm older and have my own family, I recall so much wisdom she graciously passed on to me...even when I wasn't always listening.  Suffice to say, a lot wisdom wasted, but there are few that I do remember, and abide by them and cherish them.

"Don't mock the old.  If you're blessed to live long enough, you'll be sooner than you think."

"Everything in moderation! Too much of something isn't good for you.  That includes eating, drinking, smoking, loving and make-up."

"Every gift you received means someone else didn't.  It's a blessing you shouldn't take for granted."

"How much is enough?  Don't be greedy."

"Don't let someone hit on you.  Someone hits you, you hit them harder."

"A man that takes his fist to the wall, or the door, or the car, is alright by me.  He's smart enough to know you don't people."

"Pick up after yourself 'cause I'm too old to and so are you."

"Those spots (on her skin) are from many battles and they're a reminder I survived."

"Don't let those kids (people) get you down.  They're just jealous."

"Laugh as much as you can, it feels good."

"Respect yourself, and then others."

"When you think you can't take another step, take those shoes off and rub your feet.  You'll get a few more miles."

I miss my Granny every day.  And, life has gone by so quickly, just like she said.  She was a smart lady and I'm smarter because of her.  I plan to share her wisdom with my children, and few of my own.

XOXOXO