Sage Advice and Sayings JFF

My mom always said, "If you have to choose between wearing mascara or wearing underwear, choose mascara."

The other day, I started to tell my daughter that she sounded like a broken record (or that her needle was stuck) and suddenly realized she would have no idea what that meant. And, she may never know what that means and certainly not enough to really understand it. Made me feel very antiquated.

My mom always used to say the wear clean underwear you never know when you'll be in an accident...and then I was in a car accident. Once my mother got to the ER and realized I ok (meaning, I wasn't dead...cause all those broken bones will heal) she asked if I was wearing clean underwear. The nurse, as well as our friend (the EMT who's ambulance was first on the scene) were both standing there when I told her "I was before the accident...after, not so much."

They all lost it.

Needless to say, I don't say that one to my kids. As far as my favorite sayings...I don't think I really have any.

"You get what you get and you don't throw a fit."

My dad use to say, "So long as I'm making God happy, everyone else can go to hell."

It really helped during hard times in our lives especially.

My grandmother used to say, "You look like a cow chewing it's cud" if we were eating with our mouths open. I find myself saying it to my kids and they just stare at me blankly.
L.

Always wear clean underwear, what if you are in an accident? Like ER personel have time to see if your wearing clean undies---- while trying to save your life.

If you look for the good or bad in your fellow man, you will surely find it. Abe Lincoln

Good things may come to those who wait, but only those things left behind by those who hustle. Abe Lincoln

Capitalism is the best path to prosperity. Larry Kudlow

"A government big enough to supply you with everything you need, is a government big enough to take away everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

If you think you can or you think you can't you are probably right.

What you are to be you are now becoming.

Common sense is not all that common.

Its not how much money you make. Its how much you get to keep.

I love to see someone that said, "It couldn't be done". Being interrupted by someone doing it.

Good luck to you and yours.

One of the reasons I love Pinterest so much is for all the sayings and quotes that I find on there. Some of them are really profound, and others about make me pee my pants laughing. I think this is one of my all time favorites though:

"If you're going to act like a turd, then go lay in the yard."

LOL :)

Lol I like that one about Jack.

Your eyes are bigger than your stomach. (my dad used to say this and I actually said it to my husband the other night at a restaurant when he wanted to order a huge plate that I knew he wouldn't finish)

Never make a permanent decision based on temporary feelings. (so true)

Whenever you point a finger, 3 are pointing back at you.

Here's some funny ones:

Brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells live forever.

Do not walk behind me, I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, I may not follow. Do not walk beside me, either. Just leave me the hell alone.

Always remember you’re unique. Just like everyone else.

Families are like fudge: mostly sweet, with a few nuts.

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit and drink beer all day.

"True friends are like diamonds,
Precious and rare.
False friends are like Autumn leaves,
Found everywhere"
- unknown

This was on a decorative plate my mom had in the living room. :)

Also,
"Candy is dandy, but sex won't rot your teeth!" :D

My mom used to say "Don't count your chickens before they hatch." I find this saying to be true.

Hi Mama

You reap what you sow.
Good will always pervail.
One day at a time.
She brings an ill wind.
Everything happens for a reason.
Whats for you won't pass you.
A stitch in time saves nine.
Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today.
You cant always get what you want . You get what you need.
B.