The Do-Over

by Sharon M. Peterson

“Know your worth. Then add tax.” —MIMI

“When life gives you lemons, give them back and ask for grapes. You can make wine with grapes.” —MIMI

You don’t think you’re good enough, so no one else will. You can’t please everyone, so you’ve got to stop trying.”

You’ll believe it, so you’ll be it.”

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. If it is broken, make damn sure fixing it’s worth the trouble.” —MIMI

“Cupcake, you know I love you and I’m always on your side. But business is business, and Brent is great at his job. I don’t want to lose him.” I rose and stuffed my hands in my pockets. “I understand.” “That’s my girl.”

LAMEEEEE THIS IS SO HURTFUL. um pick me please

“Hell hath no fury like a woman who is pissed off at her man.” —MIMI

“Silence may be golden, but duct tape is silver and it’s real cheap.” —MIMI

Young man, you do look like you work out.” She reached for his arm and Nate obligingly flexed it. “Oh, my.” “You like that? I got another one right here,” he said with a grin and flexed his other arm, the one right next to me.

“If you’re looking for a hero, you’ve already lost your way.” —MIMI

you don’t like yourself, if you can’t see the good parts, no one else will either.”

“Men are visual. Dress accordingly.” —MIMI

“Perfection is boring. Be imperfect. All my favorite people are.” —MIMI

“Wishin’ and hopin’ is not the same as doin’.” —MIMI

“The real measure of a man is not when he does something right, it’s how he reacts when he screws something up.” —MIMI

“The loudest one gets heard; the quietest one gets revenge.” —MIMI

“When it rains, it pours. Best hope your umbrella opens in time.” —MIMI

“You don’t have to like your family but you do have to love them.” —MIMI

“The road to happiness has a whole lotta hitchhikers. Choose wisely before you pick one up.” —MIMI

“An ending is just the beginning of something new.”