Happy Mother's Day!

12:00 AM Elizabeth Seckman 59 Comments

Caroline "Corky" Hartman


 For years I have tried to raise my crazy mother.

 The woman believes in fantasy and deals made by hands shakes.

 She makes choices based on gut decisions and feeling  instead of logic and fact.

 She believes that things always work out for the best, that if you do right by people, they will do right by you.

 She is moody...say mean things to her and she cries. Say something nice and she's elated.

 She says what's on her mind. No matter what is on her mind. 

 She is generous to a fault. Believes in luck, fate, and the power of prayer.

 She is 76 going on 16.
My mom also has a daughter who nags at her about reality and planning. 

 About being smart over being nice. 

 Who tries to get her to hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

 A daughter who has tried to teach her an emotional poker face...to hold her thoughts and play them as wisely as a hand of cards. 

 Her daughter tries to teach her lessons in realism...to get all things in writing. To make plans. And then back those plans up.

 But alas, my dears...she never, ever listens!

 And maybe that's a good thing.

 If it weren't for my mom, I wouldn't be writing this post. 

 I'd probably be an accountant, because being a writer makes little sense.

 My mother taught me to dream. To imagine the impossible is attainable. 

 To never give up, even when it feels like I should. 

 Love you Mom. Happy Mother's Day.
*My mom on marketing...

 Mom. "What's a RITA?"
 "It's like the Pulitzer prize for romance, why?" I ask.
"I think you should win that. It would probably boost your sales."
"Mom, I'm never going to win a RITA."
"Hmm. I think you could."
"I can't. Forget it...but thanks."
"So, why don't you call FOX and Friends? They are always talking about people's books."
"I can't call FOX."
"Oh, you want me to?"

 That's my mom. Got to love her.
  

59 comments:

  1. Leigh CovingtonMay 11, 2014 at 12:29 AM

    Awww! I love your mom already, and I know she has to be amazing, because YOU are amazing! And you could totally win one of those awards! What a great mom! :) Happy Mother's Day to YOU & HER! :)

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 13, 2014 at 9:58 AM

      You're a sweetheart Leigh! You and my mom would make a great cheering squad!

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  2. PatsyMay 11, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    Your mum sounds wonderful.

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  3. Pat HattMay 11, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Sounds like quite a lot of fun indeed, might have to watch her on the trusting people to do the right thing though lol

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 13, 2014 at 10:14 AM

      Pat, I've tried and tried until I hyperventilate. It's no use.

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  4. randi leeMay 11, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    She sounds like an AMAZING woman and a wonderful person to have in your life :-)

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 13, 2014 at 10:14 AM

      I am blessed to have a mom like her, that's for sure.

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  5. Michael Di GesuMay 11, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    She sounds AWESOME!!! YOU are SOOOOO LUCK!

    HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO YOU AND YOUR MOM!!!!!!

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 13, 2014 at 10:26 AM

      Yes I am Michael!

      Thanks. And hugs. I know your mom is watching over you Mother's Day and every day.

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  6. Janie JunebugMay 11, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    She should call. What a good mom. My mom would have said I'd never amount to anything.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 13, 2014 at 10:32 AM

      That's sad, but I've known mom's like that. Way to prove her wrong! I think your funny and talented as any I have read!

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  7. JoMay 11, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    Happy Mother's day to you both.

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  8. NasMay 11, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    Love your mum's attitude! Happy Mother's day to you both!

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  9. MelissaMay 11, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    Hahaha. Your mom sounds like mine. :D
    Happy Mother's Day, Elizabeth.

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  10. AnonymousMay 11, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    Your mom sounds fantastic.

    I hope your Mother's Day weekend was a sweet one.

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  11. Stephanie FarisMay 11, 2014 at 10:09 PM

    Love it! Moms are the greatest, aren't they? I expected one of those sappy Mom posts when I saw the title, but this was so fun.

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  12. Kristin SmithMay 11, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    Haha! Love it! Happy Mother's Day to you! Your mother sounds amazing...love that she wants to call FOX for you! Too cute! :)

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  13. TrishaMay 11, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    hehe, your mum is fun :)

    Happy belated Mother's Day to her, and to you! :)

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  14. Carrie ButlerMay 12, 2014 at 1:13 AM

    LOL I love that conversation.

    Happy Mother's Day! :)

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  15. Frankie MillerMay 12, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    Hi Elizabeth - your mum is a very lovely woman. I think it's too late to try to change anything about her now, and deep down I don't think you would. She obviously cares about you. Let her ring FOX and have some fun, why not?

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 13, 2014 at 11:32 AM

      Next up on the news...crazed lady from WV is arrested after stalking the cast of Fox and Friends.

      No, Fanny, we better not encourage her. LOL

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  16. Christine RainsMay 12, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    *LOL* Fantastic conversation. Love this tribute to your mom. I'm the realist to my overly nice and sweet mom too.

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 13, 2014 at 11:34 AM

      My mother blames my father's genes for my lack of dream vision. Did you get logic from your dad too?

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  17. cleemckenzieMay 12, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    You have a great MOM! She has taught you well.

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  18. RobinMay 12, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Your mom cracks me up. I bet she would call Fox and Friends. That is awesome!!!

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 13, 2014 at 11:35 AM

      I bet she would too, if I didn't threaten to muzzle her. LOL

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  19. Loni TownsendMay 12, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    Wonderful! She sounds like a lady who'd inspire creativity. Probably a good thing you couldn't change her. :D

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 13, 2014 at 11:37 AM

      Probably not. Though I do hate to see her get hurt...

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  20. A Beer for the ShowerMay 12, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    That's awesome, and I love this, if only because my mom is the same way. Apparently she thinks I'm only one call away from appearing on our local news station's 6:00 broadcast. "Coming up next, Indie author you've probably never heard of releases new book!"

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 13, 2014 at 11:39 AM

      That's my mom! We should get them together, they could take one of those "free" cruises my mom is always winning.

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  21. Emily R. KingMay 12, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    Your mom sounds amazing and supportive. What a wonderful woman to know!

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  22. S.P. BowersMay 12, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    Love how supportive she is! Beautiful post.

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  23. Tara TylerMay 13, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    that was beautiful! a positive rant - how oxymoronic of you, hee hee.
    but seriously, i love your mom's attitude! why can't you wint a RITA? why not call FOX and friends? they're just people! and the worst they would say is no! Mom's are the best!
    happy mother's day to you, too, hope it was tippity tops!

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 13, 2014 at 11:54 AM

      You're such a believer (like some other dynamic lady who gave birth to me)...no wonder I like you so well!!

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  24. ashleyMay 13, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Your mom sounds awesome! :)

    ashley-ashstash.blogspot.com

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  25. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMay 13, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Haha, I love your Mom. You have the same lovely, somewhat devious smile too.

    Hope you both had a great Mother's Day.

    xoRobyn

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 14, 2014 at 8:59 AM

      Man, a smile gives away our devious side? I better smile less ;)

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  26. Romance Book HavenMay 13, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    Awesome mum logic!

    Hope you both had a great Mother's Day.

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  27. klahanieMay 13, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    Hi human, Elizabeth,

    My lovely human, your beloved mum taught you well. I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day. My human wishes his mother a wonderful Mother's Day twice in one year. The one in March and the one in May :)

    Pawsitive wishes,

    Penny

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 14, 2014 at 9:02 AM

      Penny! So nice t see you. I'm so happy you've established your own profile. Tell Gary I said hi, give him a hug and tell him he's a good boy for being so good to his mother. He deserves a scratch behind his ears.

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  28. Mark KoopmansMay 14, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    Hey:)

    I feel bad for not stopping by on CyberMother's Day, so can you tell that whippersnapper of a mother of yours that her long lost CyberSon wishes her a happy Hump Day.

    Go on... I dare you!!!

    I double dare you!!!

    PS... Remind me to send you a picture, but the three dogs you sent my boys are now part of a permanent "memory box" display I created for their Mom this past week :)

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 14, 2014 at 9:04 AM

      My mom is an ornery bird Mark...be careful how you wish her a happy hump day!

      How sweet that you did that. Memories are the most important of all things.

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  29. Misha GerrickMay 14, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    Hahaha she sounds charming. :-)

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  30. Crystal CollierMay 14, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    LOL! That's rocktastic and epic. My hubby is the optimist in my life. The worst part is he's so darn convincing. One day I'm going to learn to stop listening to him... That or I'll catch his vision and we'll be unstoppable. I'm hoping for the latter.

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 15, 2014 at 12:38 AM

      I'd prefer you catch his vision! I think you have all the talent you need. I am in the optimistic boat with your hubs!

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  31. M PaxMay 14, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    Aww, she sounds sweet. Most people make decisions based on feelings. We're not logical creatures. Hope you had a good mother's day.

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  32. Elizabeth SeckmanMay 15, 2014 at 12:38 AM

    I'm guilty...I always trust my gut!

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