Finish my sentence...

Laurie08

to treat someone the way you would like to be treated.  Don't take them for granted and appreciate the person for who they are.  Don't think that because you are married they owe YOU something.  If you differ in opinion, the person who feels stronger wins- regardless of who is "right".  There is such a thing as unconditional love and it is wonderful.

great question Ruth!

if I had to give advice to someone graduating from high school it would be...

ruthbru

to try new things, be open to new experiences and people with different ideas and backgrounds than you. Don't worry if you try something and it doesn't work out.....it's part of the growing experience.....learning what you don't like can help you discover what you do like. Make some memories!

If a new parent were to ask me for advice, I would say.........

badger

learn a trade (plumbing, electrical, etc).  You'll be well-paid, handy around your own house, and your job can't be outsourced or moved overseas.

If I had to give advice to someone graduating from college, it would be ...

Laurie08

relax, you won't break them, you'll make mistakes and they won't know it.  Talk to them and love them and get on the floor!

If I had to give advice to someone who has been betrayed it would be...

WellWater

to try and forgive and get past it  Anger is such a destructive feeling and revenge is truly a double edge sword.  I think the most impressive thing I'd ever seen in that realm was whe the actor Patrick Duffy (Bobby on Dallas) was interviewed shortly after his parents were brutally murdered.  He was totally at peace because he had forgiven them and did not seek revenge.  I took a good lesson from that.

When I was a young child, I thought I wanted to be a____________because___________

ruthbru

find a way to move on. If you stay where you are in bitterness, then they have won. Get involved with life, if you are busy and have things to look forward to you won't have so much time to look back.

We are being very philosophical!

If I were to give advice to someone who has just been diagnosed with a serious illness, I would tell them......

Estel

A lot of wisdom here, ladies!  Thanks!

When I was a young child, I thought I wanted to be a rancher because I love horses.

ruthbru's question:

If I were to give advice to someone who has just been diagnosed with a serious illness, I would tell them.....

Laurie08

there are no words.  But you will be surprised at how you will amaze yourself with the strength you didn't know you had.

Right now I want to...

ruthbru

bang my head against the wall! (Trying to get some of my elderly father's finances in order and dealing with a difficult sibling!)

The room in my house I like this best is....because.....

Laurie08

Thats a tough one...it depends on my mood.  A cold winter day?  The more formal living roon with the wood stove going.  Other times my living/sun room because it is so bright and comfy.  I also like my bedroom to lay in and read a good book when it's raining....

The place I like to go to when I am feeling a bit out of sorts is...

ruthbru

a walking path a couple blocks from my house; even though it is at the edge of town, it is woodsy enough so that it is like walking in a forest.

If I could be a good enough athete to play a sport at the professional level, I would choose......

Laurie08

hockey.

My favorite sport that I was/am good at playing is...

WellWater

Ruth....we lived in a heavily wooded area prior to moving here....there were several county forest preserves within 5 min drives in any direction.  The dog and I spent many hours walking the trails thru the forests and each time was a little different.  I found it so peaceful and serene...always a place to go to do some thinking...any season, it was beautiful.

My favorite sport is football, but I wouldn't want to personally play that!   So I'll say golf - I enjoy the game and wouldn't it be loverly to make money playing the game.

If I could begin a new career tomorrow, it would be....................

ruthbru

a tour guide to various historical sites; concentrating on the homes of the Presidents.

If you gave me a million dollars, I still wouldn't........

Laurie08

have another child:)

To get a million dollars I would...

WellWater

work hard - but since no one is willing to pay me a million bucks to work hard, I guess i won't get it. 

If I could chose a year in the future to return to earth it would be ________because______

badger

the year before someone pushes the button that starts the war that incinerates the planet

because I would hope a visit from a time-traveler would convince them to mend their ways.

In my wildest imagination, ...

Laurie08

I can not imagine my grown boys all grown up and being stinky sweaty teens.  Though I know it's not too far off.

In my dreams I imagine...

ruthbru

that I am sitting around talking to my mother about this, that and the other thing.

People who have been my friends for a long time share these qualities,.......

WellWater

sense of humor, honesty, loyalty, kindness, high morals - they are strong women with soft hearts, intelligent but never let go of the "little girl" inside. 

You are ordering your last meal - from beginings to end, it contains______________

Estel

that's beautiful, wellwater!  Can I be your friend? 

My last meal from beginning to end (this would change almost everyday, I'm sure, but for tonight...) would start with a spinach salad sprinkled with organic eggs and goat cheese on top with apple cider vinegar dressing.  Then, I'd have some kind of exotic, white ocean fish ... cooked to perfection ... nice and flaky but not too dry with a hint of lemon, pepper and spice.  I'd have a nice glass of red wine, steamed broccoli, baked potato lavished with tons of real butter and sour cream and I'd finish it out with rhubarb pie, flaky crust like my grandma made with homemade ice cream on top.  And a nice cup of steaming hot coffee with cream.  LOL!  I'm so hungry now! 

If I could be anywhere tonight it would be ...

MRDRN

Last night I was where I wanted to be and for the first time, in two weeks, my husband, son, and Naval Acad guest were here and enjoyed a huge home cooked meal that I made.  Sometimes I feel so sorry for myself that I learned (always need to relearn this) to do for others to not think about my needs.  They loved the meal! Complimented me so much that it did make me feel good.

People who have been my friend for a long time, share these qualities.......

Laurie08

back when I was 26 and sitting on the shore of the ocean with my mother, sipping wine after dinner and laughing about nothing and everything.

One of my regrets in life is...

ruthbru

that I didn't travel more when I was young, footloose, and fancy free!

Someday I hope I will be able to........

Anonymous

eat that amazing meal Dawne posted above!

A useful piece of advice I try to follow is . . .

Laurie08

my mothers advice "keep it simple stupid."

Another great piece of advice is...

ruthbru

"Don't sweat the small stuff."

Any more good advice?.....

Wonderland

"Let your conscience be your guide." (From my mother)

An another piece of good advice is..............

Laurie08

another from my mother " don't worry if things look dark right now, remember, clouds move."

One more piece of advice....

ruthbru

Always use proper grammar in speaking and writing (from my English major mom).

One of my core beliefs is........