RETAILOBSERVER.COM MAY 2021
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Moe Lastfogel
moe@retailobserver.com
Moe's Musings Views
Happy Mother's Day,
A
s we grow older and time moves forward, we come to appreciate the
special individuals that helped shape our lives. We are also reminded of
our own mortality as those loved ones pass from our lives. On January
15th, 2008, my mother passed away, having lived a long and diverse life that
influenced so many others. She was born in Germany in 1921 and as a
holocaust survivor, she endured with the resilience of a very strong woman. Are
we born with that kind of strength? In my mother's case I would say yes, evidently.
What does it take to endure that kind of history? She never spoke of what
happened there, except through an occasional slip that made me understand a
little, but not all, of the full story.
My mother's strength often causes me to reflect upon my own life—where I've
been, what I've done and how her experiences helped formulate my own
strengths. I remember my life as a child and how she was always there to protect
me from getting hurt or patching me up when I did. When I started school, she
was there to make sure I had the materials necessary to get ahead. During my
teen years I was well versed in what I should do and shouldn't do. I went to
college and was fully supported in my desire to learn and given the guidance
needed to grow. Life moved fast after my formal education concluded, bringing
marriage, children and varied career pursuits. No matter what I did, no matter
how I did it and no matter why I did it, my mother was behind me. With 28 years
of retailing and publishing experience under my belt and 3 children and 6
grandchildren, one factor had remained consistent—a solid set of values—
compliments of my mother. Those values allowed me to move forward and push
through the challenges that life presents with integrity and wisdom.
Throughout the 58 years of my life, my mother had always been there and
continues to be there in spirit. Although I have lost a friend, a confidant and my
biggest cheerleader, her influence will be reflected in my day-to-day life and in
the ethics with which I deal in business. As Mother's Day approaches, let the
teachings that our role models instilled in us be prevalent in our actions, not to
be forgotten or taken for granted. Treat others today as you want to be treated
tomorrow, love today as you want to be loved tomorrow and respect others
today as you want to be respected forever.
IN APPRECIATION
OF MOM
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