by Erma Bombeck, written November 1971. Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures and a couple by habit. I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I werent there for the day. Erma Bombeck. This year nearly 100,000 … She was very hesitant to do it because she didn’t think she could handle seeing a group of suffering kids, but it turned out to be one of the best things she ever did. by Erma Bombeck. I loved you enough to insist that you buy a bike, that we could afford to give you, with your own money. by Erma Bombeck I would have talked less and listened more. I hand painted it in gold leaf, got out my loom and made a blanket in peaches and mauves. If you are the copyright holder of this poem and it was submitted by one of our users without your consent, please contact us here and we will be happy to remove it. The following column was her Mother’s Day column for May 12, 1974. She was a very funny lady, a gifted writer, and a devout Catholic. Related Products Contribute Resources Add your poems, quotes, or title ideas to share with other members. In addition to her column, she wrote for magazines such as Good Housekeeping. Martha Stewart's Letter to Erma Bombeck Hi Erma, This perfectly delightful note is being sent on paper I made myself to tell you what I have been up to. It was so good that I just used it as-is. Erma Bombeck was very active as a volunteer with children for cancer. If I Had My Life To Live Over – Erma Bombeck. I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace. Reply. March 11, 2012 at 10:03 pm My three children grew up with this Erma Bombeck quote posted on our fridge. Already known for her wit, Erma Bombeck’s career as a humorist really began to take off in the mid-1960s. When Mike was 2, he wanted a sandbox, and his father said: "There goes the yard We'll have kids over here day and. Note from Joe: I often used the hilarious columns of the late great Erma Bombeck in my homilies. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. The Green, Green Grass of Home. Related Products Contribute Resources Add your poems, quotes, or title ideas to share with other members. by Erma Bombeck. I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa faded. IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER by Erma Bombeck (written after she found out she was dying from cancer). Erma, we miss you! If you are the copyright holder of this poem and it was submitted by one of our users without your consent, please contact us here and we will be happy to remove it. Entitled “At Wit”, her humor column developed quite a following and gave voice to suburban housewives. I would have … She was asked to do some sort of work with kids at a summer camp for children with cancer. Erma Bombeck Some day when my children are old enough to understand the logic that motivates a mother, I will tell them:. Author: Erma Bombeck . My son wants a copy now that his hairline is receding. Since it snowed last night, I got up early and made a sled with old barn wood and a glue gun. night, and they'll throw sand into the flower beds, and cats. Author: Erma Bombeck . I loved you enough to ask about where you were going, with whom and what time you would get home.. One thought on “ I’ve Always Loved You Best Because … by Erma Bombeck ” Sherry Clawson.