Wiser With Age

Inspiring people one story at a time

In My Mother’s Words: On modern technology

By Victoria Moll-Ramirez February 20, 2015 Advice

Tuesday night I took the final bite out of my MacBook Pro, Conchita 2.0 (Yes, there was an original). We have been together since 2011. I bought her while I…

In My Mother’s Words: Looking at the bright side

By Victoria Moll-Ramirez February 13, 2015 Advice

I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about this week. I have some quotes and phrases saved in an email, but for some reason none seemed to really…

In My Mother’s Words: On being honest

By Victoria Moll-Ramirez February 6, 2015 Advice

My mother never gave us chores. I never had to take out the trash, do my laundry or clean the house. She only asked us to bring home good grades…

In My Mother’s Words: On being supportive

By Victoria Moll-Ramirez January 30, 2015 Advice

My mom is a pusher. She has pushed through more things than one might assume her tiny stature was capable of. Having her as my example turned me into a…

In My Mother’s Words: My (Grand)Mother’s advice on social circles

By Victoria Moll-Ramirez January 23, 2015 Advice

My mother always raised me to be very headstrong and independent (shocking, I know). She always made it a point to tell us to be ourselves and to surround ourselves…