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“A grandparent is the only baby-sitter who doesn't charge more after midnight - or anything before midnight.”

Quote by Erma Bombeck

Book:Forever, Erma: Best-Loved Writing From America's Favorite Humorist

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Forever, Erma: Best-Loved Writing From America's Favorite Humorist

This collection brings together a selection of Erma Bombeck's most cherished writings, offering readers a glimpse into her unique perspective on the humor and challenges of daily life. Known for her sharp wit and relatable anecdotes, Bombeck's work has touched the hearts of millions, making this book a timeless treasure for anyone who appreciates humor and the quirks of human nature. more

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Erma Bombeck was an American humorist and newspaper columnist renowned for her sharp wit and poignant observations on family life and suburban living. Born on February 21, 1927, she passed away on April 22, 1996. Bombeck's columns were syndicated in over 1,000 newspapers, and her books became bestsellers. more

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“I am always behind the shopper at the grocery store who has stitched her coupons in the lining of her coat and wants to talk about a 'strong' chicken she bought two weeks ago. The register tape also runs out just before her sub-total. In the public restroom, I always stand behind the teen-ager who is changing into her band uniform for a parade and doesn't emerge until she has combed the tassels on her boots, shaved her legs, and recovered her contact lens from the commode.”

Source: I Lost Everything in the Post-Natal Depression

“I have just come up with a wonderful solution to end all wars. Let me give directions on how to get there.”

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“I look forward to death with great anticipation, to meeting God face to face.”

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“The term 'working mother' is redundant.”

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“Most mothers entering the labor market outside the home are naive. They stagger home each evening, holding mail in their teeth, the cleaning over their arm, a lamb chop defrosting under each armpit, balancing two gallons of frozen milk between their knees, and expect one of the kids to get the door.”

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“I didn't fear old age. I was just becoming increasingly aware of the fact that the only people who said old age was beautiful were usually twenty-three years old.”

People Years Said Facts Age Beautiful Three Becoming Twenties Old Age Three Years Three Year Olds

Book:Four of a Kind: A Suburban Field Guide

Source: Four of a Kind: A Suburban Field Guide

“There are few things in this world more satisfying than having your son teach you how to play tennis, unless it is having a semi-truck run over your foot.”

World Play Running Teach Feet This World Son Tennis Over You Satisfying Truck Your Son

Book:Forever, Erma: Best-Loved Writing From America's Favorite Humorist

Source: Forever, Erma: Best-Loved Writing From America's Favorite Humorist

“There was a time when the respect and trust my children had for me would have made you sick to your stomach. They believed I could blow on a red traffic light and turn it green.”

Children Made Light Turns Red Sick Green Blow My Children Stomach Traffic Trust And Respect Traffic Light

Book:Just Wait Till You Have Children of Your Own!

Source: Just Wait Till You Have Children of Your Own!

“For some unexplained reason, it's always the other end of the table that's wild and raucous, with screaming laughter and a fella who plays 'Holiday for Strings' on water glasses.”

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Book:I Lost Everything in the Post-Natal Depression

Source: I Lost Everything in the Post-Natal Depression

“Occasionally, once a speaker is on his feet, it is difficult to get him to sit down. ... If and when he returns to earth, he notices half of the room is paging the other half and a few are playing with the melted candles.”

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Author:Erma Bombeck