Isn’t that the truth, “You never know what you’re gonna get”, wisdom that has been spoken in many ways, by many a mother. The writers of ‘Forrest Gump’ just put a beautiful spin on an old philosophy. Unfortunately, most years I am away on Mother’s Day on business for Dish, it’s sad because my mother and I have spent many years growing a bond we did not have in my youth. However, this year I decided to surprise my mom leaving one of her favorite movies with a note, simply stating a date and time to call me. Lorna, I cannot agree with you more, ‘Steel Magnolias’ is a perfect Mother’s Day film, and my mom’s favorite film. I subscribe to Blockbuster @Home for many reasons but on this occasion, it was to bring a smile to my mom’s face. We watched the film together on Mother’s Day, I was in my hotel room sprawled across the bed with my laptop, and she was on her couch with my opened package and note. It was fabulous, may all mothers feel special every day of their lives.

Eh? There were no movie moms before 1980? Was this articel written by yet another, ".. nothing happened before I was born or became sentient . . " poseur, or someone (the sports guy?) who was drafted to fill in for the movie critic at the last minute? Sheeesh. . .

What about M'Lynn from Steel Magnolias? Maria from My Big Fat Greek Wedding? Jackie from Stepmom?

How about a REAL hero mom? Allison Nelson Neal Loebbaka, who managed to raise and educate three children after being left a widow at the tender age of 41.

Who wouldn't want Molly for their Mom?

Ma Jarrett would not like being left out.

I guess Joan Crawford in Mommie Dearest didn't make the list