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May 2012 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 15Celebrating Mothers Everywhere1. My mother taught me to appreciate a job well done: “Ifyou’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I justfinished cleaning.”2. My mother taught me religion: “You better pray that willcome out of the carpet.”3. My mother taught me about time travel: “Ifyou don’t straighten up, I’m going to knockyou into the middle of next week!”4. My mother taught me logic: “Because Isaid so, that’s why.”5. My mother taught me more logic: “If youfall out of that swing and break your neck,you’re not going to the store with me.”6. My mother taught me foresight:“Make sure you wear cleanunderwear, in case you’re in anaccident.”7. My mother taught me irony: “Keepcrying and I’ll give you somethingto cry about.”8. My mother taught me about the science ofosmosis: “Shut your mouthand eat your supper.”9. My mother taught me about contortionism: “Will youlook at that dirt on the back of your neck?”10. My mother taught me about stamina: “You’ll sit thereuntil all that spinach is gone.”11. My mother taught me about weather: “This room ofyours looks as if a tornado went through it.”12. My mother taught me about hypocrisy: “If I told youonce, I’ve told you a million times, don’t exaggerate!”13. My mother taught me the circle of life: “I brought youinto this world, and I can take you out.”14. My mother taught me about behaviour modification:“Stop acting like your father!”15. My mother taught me about envy: “There are millionsof less fortunate children in this world who don’t havewonderful parents like you do.”16. My mother taught me about anticipation: “Just waituntil your father gets home.”17. My mother taught me about receiving: “You are going toget it when you get home!”18. My mother taught me medical science: “Ifyou don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going toget stuck that way.”19. My mother taught me ESP: “Putyour sweater on; don’t you think I knowwhen you’re cold?”20. My mother taught me humour: “Whenthat lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t comerunning to me.”21. My mother taught me how to become anadult: “If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’llnever grow up.”22. My mother taught me genetics: “You’re just likeyour father.”23. My mother taught me about my roots: “Shutthat door behind you. Do you think you were born in abarn?”24. My mother taught me wisdom: “When you get tobe my age, you’ll understand.”25. My mother taught me about justice: “One dayyou’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!TreatMomon her special day!Senior Connector Managing Editor (and Mother) Lori Keetchflanked by her sons, Troy and Greg.TheShoresR E T I R E M E N T R E S I D E N C EPRIDE IN SERVICELIMITEDAVAILABILITY!HappyMother’sDaySTRENGTH IN COMMUNITYWELL-BEING THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND SPIRITSubmitted photoMHappy Mother’s DayOffering assisted living services andamenities to seniors in our community.743 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BCPhone: 250-679-1512HappyMOThER’S DAyHouse Cleaning250-852-3212BradwinsRIVERBEND MANOR760 Mayfair Street, Kamloops, BCrivercityseniors.caTel: 250-376-6536 * Fax: 250-376-6513Show your love • • May 13 th , 2012 • • •We welcome you to join our family and inviteyou to discover our EXCEPTIONAL LIFESTYLE!Call us TODAY at250 376 0315870 Westminster AvenueKamloops, BCwww.primetimeliving.caHappy Mother’s DayfromSee you at the Seniors ExpoMcArthur Island Centre, Booth 33, June 1st & 2ndwww.themayfair.ca 250-682-4378 info@themayfair.ca