My late mother was always a giver of practical advice and wisdom. Your article made me recall her advice. There was something I was grumbling and complaining about something. She patiently listened to me going on and on and on. I guess she was just waiting for me to take a break.

When I finally quieted down, she looked at me and said: “You know for the amount of time you just spent complaining, you could have already figured out a way to do it better,” What else could I say except: “OK Mom. I get it!” LOL.