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7/8/05 - Mother always told me:
"Don't sing at the table, you'll marry a crazy person".

When was the last time you heard 'Oh, that's just an old wive's tale.'? Do you have a favorite family 'saying' that you use often that seems to ring true? When you spill the salt, do you find yourself unable to resist throwing it over your shoulder? E-mail your tales that you would like to share.

 
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  Angels

pearl of wisdomEvery time a bell rings, an Angel gets its' wings.

pearl of wisdomWhen an Angel misses you, she/he tosses a penny down, and is letting you know that she/he is watching over you.


Bed/Sleeping Tales
pearl of wisdomWhen making the bed, don't interrupt your work, or you will spend a restless night in it. 

pearl of wisdomIf you play with fire you will wet the bed.

pearl of wisdomNever turn your mattress on a Sunday, or you'll have bad dreams.

  Babies

pearl of wisdomMy grandmother insisted on asking a woman if she was menstruating before holding someone else's newborn. To hold the baby while menstruating would cause the baby strain.


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