What Your Mama Never Told You

“How on earth can you see the TV sitting this far back?”

“It’s okay, honey. I used to skip school, too.”

“Leave all the lights on; the house look cheerier.”

“Let me smell your shirt; it’s good for another week.”

“I don’t have a tissue with me; just use your sleeve.”

“Go ahead, honey; all the other kids are doing it.”

“Sure you can keep that stray dog. After all, it followed you home. I’ll feed and walk him every day for you.”