Props to the G-Pop July 8, 2008
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Yeah. Hi, blog? Meet backburner.
Remember this project?
I had forgotten I started it until I had a conversation with my grandfather today. While discussing with him all the things I am not saying in my attempt to be a better person and thus avoid confrontation/violence that involves me throwing heavy cans of soup at people in frustration- he said something that has stuck with me (since you know the 5 hours since we talked). He said…
“Make it easy for people to say nice things about you”- The G-Pop
Doesn’t that just make sense? I just wanted to hug him through the phone.
The last time I felt this happy was when I accidentally stumbled on google images of Bradley Whitford with his shirt off.
What’s the best piece of advice your grandparents ever gave you?
(* Also- I went with Dress #4. And rocked it well with my Winehouse hair. Thanks to everyone who gave their opinions!)
(** Also yes… sometimes I say ‘props’. I’ve quit referring to money as ‘cheddar’ except when I’m under the influence of lemon gin and then think it’s the FUNNIEST THING EVER. Baby steps right?)
Old people can be soooo smart! My great aunt used to always tells me that “If you can understand the conditions, you can understand the behavior.” That helps me dig a little deeper with people instead of dismissing them b/c of their bad behavior.
Wish I could have seen you…and wish that you posted photos:)
This is something I heard recently, though I cannot credit it to my Grandparents…
“It is nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice”
Sounds pretty good advice to me!
You granddad is insightful. Mine is just crotchety.
Not fair.
I love that your Gramps said that!
My grandparents used to always say to me, “try to find happiness in in every day.” It was said with a lot more eloquence and I think I’m messing up the wording a bit, but the point has always stuck with me, and it’s something I always try to do, each day.
Baby steps is right. I’m sailing!!
PS- We have heaps to catch up on, and, you know, one VERY important piece of info to finally nail down.
Dress 4 was great. Good choice!
I’m not sure the best advice I’ve had from a grandparent. Lots of little snippets of wisdom when needed I guess!
I’m not quite if my g-parents have ever told me anything useful. They’re usually scolding.
I love it when our elders give us advice that just makes sense.It’s so wonderful
I love this. Excellent advice. I always remember my grandfather used to tell me, “Just remember, Cindy Lou – if you wanna have a dance, you gotta pay the band.” This was usually on the heels of my making a majorly stupid mistake.
I love that quote and am adding it to my personal file of inspiration, with all credit given of course!
My grandmother told me in my early 20’s to “play the field.”
I love her for this. Of course, in her eyes, playing the field happened without any physical contact – perhaps some hand holding during a twilight stroll (scandal!) – but still, I appreciated the permission.
your g-pop is a wise wise man. so profound!!!!
What? You’ve stopped saying cheddar? But I’ve just started!
What a precious little grandpa!
I know my grandparents gave me advice when they were still around, but I’m completely drawing a blank. The only thing that comes to mind is that my grandma always wanted us to “put on some lipstick” because she thought it brightened up our faces.
Money = Cheddar. Hee hee.
Your gramps is pretty fantastical.
That’s fantastic advice!
Cheddar? Great, I probably have a new word now.
My grandparents are no longer around but I remember my grammy as a good, kind, fun-loving person. So, if she were around, I’d imagine that she’d say something like, “Be good, be kind, have fun!”
yea forgotten people still use the word prop.
like your dress. : )
I like Dress #4…Glad it looked great!
My grandmother, who is the definition of anti-grandma (and I love her dearly), once told me to enjoy life because we are all going to die.
She lives it everyday and I try to also.
Hope you are well!
Grandparents are wonderful. My grandmother is slipping into delirium now though and all she ever does is tell us to put on red lipstick and kiss people on the nose.
does the brad really look good without his shirt on? also – props on rocking dress #4. my gramms was minimal talk, lots of action – which i think was a useful lesson as well.
Two wrongs don’t make a right.
G-pop rocks! That’s such great advice.
*googling Bradley Whitford shirtless* That was great advice from the G-Pop- I love that. My Granny introduces the Colonel as my “first husband”, so I’m not sure whether she’s the best person to be taking advice from!
Since you didn’t need it, can I have dress #1 then?
I don’t know what it is really that I think of my grandparents saying…it’s more about what they DO. What they collect, what they read… It’s why I’m a history nerd (both grandpas), a clothing sale junkie (learned at age 4 from grandma B) and more than a little nutty in a lovable way (grandma M).
My grandma gave me this advice…”Have sex when you’re young babe, ’cause when you get old, you can’t.”
She was a hoot.
Great dress choice, I’m sure you looked great
Aww that’s so nice of your grandpa to say that! It’s the easiest things like that to keep in mind.
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