Erma Bombeck

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me. ↗

— Erma Bombeck

#god #heaven #judgement #talent #life

Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the 'Titanic' who waved off the dessert cart. ↗

— Erma Bombeck

#food #titanic #food

When your mother asks, "Do you want a piece of advice?" it's a mere formality. It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no. You're going to get it anyway. ↗

— Erma Bombeck

#humor #mothers #family

There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt. ↗

— Erma Bombeck

#humor #hurt #laughter #line #pain

It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else. ↗

— Erma Bombeck

#courage #else #lot #our dreams #show

I am not a glutton - I am an explorer of food ↗

— Erma Bombeck

#humor #food

I don't think women outlive men, Doctor. It only seems longer. ↗

— Erma Bombeck

#men

Housework can kill you if done right. ↗

— Erma Bombeck

#housekeeping #humor #humor

Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. ↗

— Erma Bombeck

#worry

The odds of going to the store for a loaf of bread and coming out with only a loaf of bread are three billion to one. ↗

— Erma Bombeck

#shopping #food