Never make someone feel bad for liking something. Not your kids, your friends or colleagues. Joy is a beautiful thing. Cherish it in yourself and in others.


8, 9, 12



No matter how late you are, don’t speed or drive unsafely. It’s not worth someone’s life or limbs.


18-18, 21



Great message about not letting people hurt you just because they have painful scars. Their scars aren’t yours to heal, and you deserve to be treated well. Very well. https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPd2beHxu/


15, 21



Never follow an “I love you” with a “but...” Instead, follow it with “and...” or “that’s why...” Remember this when they’re young, teach it to them when they’re older.


10, 20



The only thing that matters is love. When we live with love - for God, for others and ourselves, that is what makes life worth living.


16



Never make a decision from a place of hopelessness.


14, 16, 21



Check in on your friends. Even the ones that seem fine.


14-21



Look into YMCA “family camp” in PA.


7



Give people the benefit of the doubt. Unless someone gives you a reason not to trust them, assign the best possible motive to their actions.


14-18



Follow love and kindness wherever they may take you and you’ll be fine. xoxo


13, 17, 21



Listen to records, a whole album at a time. 2 or 3 in a row. Bring friends, eat, drink, hangout, be goofy, dance, etc.


14-18



One of my favorite scenes in a movie is James Bond with Pierce Brosnan. Bullets are whizzing by him and he just so of gives a mildly annoyed look while focusing on what he’s doing. It’s quintessential cool.


15, 21



What does entitlement mean to you? I think it means the assumption that we are owed something simply by virtue of who we are rather than what we’ve earned.


10



Ask your emotions “why” three times.


14, 16, 21



Look into going to college abroad. Research international universities. Spain, Netherlands, etc.


15, 16



Highly encourage typing/ keyboarding class.


14



“You don’t get what you deserve. You get what you negotiate.” - name escapes me


15, 19, 21



Rain, snow or sleet...Always return the shopping cart to the proper spot in the parking lot.


17



Go out of your way to part on good terms whenever possible, in all circumstances.


18



Talk to him about applying to Democracy Summer program started by Rep. J. Raskin.


18



Watch “The Sandlot” together. Great story about friendship and showing up for each other.


8



Typically, brains aren’t mature until about age 25. ADHD brains take longer


17, 21



Put your purse, (wallet,bag, phone, or shoe) in the backseat with the baby. Unattended babies die every day and it’s my worst nightmare.


Infant-3, 21



“Human beings are linked, not ranked.” - Gloria Steinem (f*ck the patriarchy)


15



General rule for health and happiness: avoid excess.


10, 14, 17, 21



Talk to them about how dangerous it is to buy pills online. Fentanyl is ubiquitous and lethal in small doses. Never never take a pull that wasn’t prescribed or purchased legally.


12



No one knows what they’re doing. Just be kind and brave and curious. You don’t have to have it figured out.


17



Walk up the Washington monument. No elevator!


11



You’re getting stronger by the day. Use your strength to protect, never to intimidate. Abusers and bullies are cowards and just the worst of men.


14, 17, 21