Comments on: How do you crack me up, Mother? Let me count the ways

By: Aileen

Aileen — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:24:54 +0000

Hey– this is my first-time commenting on this blog, but couldn’t resist this topic. My bf knows my long-standing fondness for emails from my mom, and sent along this link http://postcardsfromyomomma.com/
At first it was sad, realizing that I was not the only person getting super funny (and sometimes super-random) mom emails, but then I got over it and just accepted the funny.

By: andrea

andrea — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:09:05 +0000

I had to stop by here and comment due to the state of my husband and my current state of financial affairs. It’s tragic and hysterical at the same time. How can two professionals barely make ends meet? It’s like our generation is getting the short end of the stick or something. The frustration is endless.

Anyway, you make it funny and it helps. Thanks.

By: Meg

Meg — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:02:33 +0000

Save those emails before you lose ‘em. Because a few years ago? I lost all of my grandma’s emails to me. She was a rockin’ cyber email granny for like 4 years, until she turned 88. Seriously. Taught herself how to type and everything. I soooo regret not printing or otherwise archiving her messages.

I do have every snail-mail letter and card she ever sent me, though. There are lots of ‘em.

By: just the right mother «

just the right mother « — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:12:05 +0000

[...] March 31, 2008 by dowha read this blog post and realized with great satisfaction, that for all of our squabbles and frustrations, i definitely got the right mother … i hope she feels like she got the right daughter(s). i humbly venture that she does. [...]

By: mamatulip

mamatulip — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:35:23 +0000

Keep these emails! I kept all the emails that my mom and I exchanged while I was away at college and after she died, I printed them out and read them one night, all 150+ of them. I laughed, I cried, I got mad…it was, honestly, one of the things I am most happy I did – keeping those emails.

I am so glad you have your mom with you. I’ve always loved hearing you talk about her…the love you two have for one another, the bond you share…it’s beautiful.

By: Juls

Juls — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:54:26 +0000

Apparently, your Mom (as well as your readers) don’t live in California where rents are often just as high as the listed mortgage, lay-offs are frequent….

As a widow of 1 year, with 2 children, who got laid off due to my company being shut down (by the big, well off mother company), I am happy to say that I don’t have the same issues. But I fear that I could very easily end up there if I’m not careful.

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:59:18 +0000

I read that article on Friday, and I have to say, it made me DIZZY. It also made me consider hording canned goods…..

By: Mocha

Mocha — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:09:50 +0000

I know exactly what you mean and have to admit that during my recent struggles (and you know what they are) my mother has become my best friend. The person who I know I can cry to and she will listen like everyone else will listen and yet she soothes me in a way that no one else can soothe.

It’s supposed to be like that.

You are reminding me to thank her for that. So, thank YOU. And thank the Mater. Bless you both.

By: Kat

Kat — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:29:00 +0000

At least your mother speaks actual human words to you…
meaning, it’s not a “letter from the angels” (in which something really BAD, and not so ANGELIC will happen to you if you don’t read it and then pass it along to 50 people who’s names must begin with the letter “T” or some nonsense like that)
I envy you so.

By: Saige

Saige — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:01:51 +0000

My mother is tech-challenged so our communication is either over the phone or face-to-face. I will have to rely on my memory and photos when she’s gone. And since I take terrible photos and have a terrible memory… I’ll have to rely on other people’s photos and memories. Oy.

I love that the Mater e-mails and blogs. Hi Mater! It is wonderful to read the dynamics of your relationship.