"A grandparent is old on the outside but young on the inside. If your baby is "beautiful and perfect, never cries or fusses, sleeps on schedule and burps on demand, an angel all the time," you're the grandma."
About Teresa Bloomingdale
Teresa Bloomingdale — Life and Legacy
Teresa Bloomingdale was a prominent American writer and humorist, celebrated for her unique ability to blend humor with keen observations about life. Her work often reflected the complexities of human experience, using wit to tackle serious themes. One of her notable quotes, 'The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up,' encapsulates her belief in the power of kindness and connection. Bloomingdale's humor was not merely for entertainment; it served as a lens through which she examined the absurdities of daily life, encouraging her audience to find joy amidst challenges. Her quotes resonate with readers today, as they remind us of the importance of laughter and perspective in navigating life’s ups and downs. By highlighting the often-overlooked moments of humor in everyday situations, Bloomingdale challenged conventional views on seriousness and offered a refreshing take on resilience. Her legacy continues to inspire those who seek to embrace life with a sense of humor and compassion.
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Teresa Bloomingdale quotes
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"Of course the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. Why do you think the neighbors put up the fence?"
"My husband and I speak an ancient language called grammatical English, and the kids speak a strange dialect which is difficult to decode because it is based on only four phrases: 'Huh,' 'I dunno,' 'It's not my turn,' and 'I do everything around here!"
"If you have older children who avoid you like the plague, buy yourself some expensive bath salts, run a hot tub, and settle in for a long soak. Teenagers who haven't talked to you since their tenth birthday will bang on the door, demanding your immediate attention."
"Never drink more than one cocktail before giving a talk. True, the drinks may relax you, but they may also slur your speech and blur your memory, making you wonder who are all those people out there and why are they staring at you?"
"Take it from me: no matter how few or how many children you have, or how little or how much money you make, your expenses are going to exceed your income by approximately a hundred dollars a month."
"No matter what sign you were born under, everybody else's horoscope will be more fun than yours."
"to balance my own checkbook each month, I simply record whatever is necessary in the following manner: '37 cents to cover embezzlement by somebody at the bank."
"A surefire method of setting up regular communication with your kids is to get a job in an office which discourages personal phone calls. Your kids will then call you every hour on the hour."