When you're an orthodox worrier, some days are worse than others.

Just think of all those women on the Titanic who said, 'No thank you' to desert that night. And for what?!

When your mother asks, 'Do you want a piece of advice?' it is a mere formality. It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no. You're going to get it anyway.

When you're lecturing teenagers and they begin to hum and leave the room, you can sense there is hostility.

The term 'working mother' is redundant.

My sister and I never engaged in sibling rivalry. Our parents weren't that crazy about either one of us.

Cleanliness is not next to godliness. It isn't even in the same neighborhood.