The Daily For Mother’s Day, Classic Mom-isms
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May 10, 2026 
Alice Chesler Abrams, mother of Rachel Abrams and a longtime family adviser, joins the conversation with brief parenting mantras. The show collects witty, wise and quirky mom sayings from listeners. Short anecdotes and familiar mottos pop up — from comfort-in-trouble advice to practical household wisdom and memorable one-liners.
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All Tragedy Starts Out In Fun
- Jane D remembers her mother's line, All tragedy starts out in fun, used whenever kids were leaving the house.
- The line was delivered deadpan and became a family joke that undercut excitement with caution.
When In Doubt Clean
- Gwen Harvey's mom said, When in doubt, clean, as a coping tactic: busywork clears the head and yields visible progress.
- Examples included cleaning closets, cupboards, washing the car or dog to feel better and more in control.
Windex Smells Like Victory
- Bobby recounts his mother Windexing their water heater and proclaiming, I love the smell of Windex in the morning; it smells like victory.
- The quirky ritual highlighted small domestic pleasures and pride in tidy work.