“It is not easy to give closeness and freedom, safety plus danger” – Florida Scott-Maxwell on being a mother in The Measure of My Days     What was you mother getting up to back in the day? “I was struck with the idea that the world would be better if we could gather all our favorite vintage photos of our moms and dads and admire them together,” says the founder of the excellent photo feed Old School Moms.  “It brings me joy to curate the feeds, and to get ‘new’ old photos DM’d to me by follower friends.” The snapshots are great, each bearing testament to the truism that mom always knows best. We begin this album of photos at the beginning with the snapshot (above) of mom playing tapes of Albert Einstein explaining quantum theory to the unborn you. We’ll then take a look at what happened next and end with, well, what became of her and all those hopes and dreams. Above all, these are stories of enduring love.         The post Old School Moms – Vintage Snapshots That Prove Your Mother Always Knows Best appeared first on Flashbak.

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Savannah Guthrie has been one of the most recognizable faces on the Today show for years. Her calm presence and thoughtful reporting have made her a trusted voice for millions of viewers who tune in each morning. Recently, however, the Today show anchor stepped away from the broadcast as her family faced a painful situation. Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared earlier this year, leaving the family searching for answers. In the middle of that difficult time, Guthrie briefly returned to the Today show studio to reconnect with her colleagues and thank them for their support. Savannah Guthrie Returns To Today Show Studio PageSix/X Savannah Guthrie stopped by the Today show studio on March 5. It marked the first time she had visited since her mother went missing. Her appearance was not a return to the broadcast desk, but it carried emotional meaning for the longtime host. PageSix/X According to People, a spokesperson for the program explained that Guthrie visited simply to thank the team who works beside her every morning. The statement also confirmed that she plans to return to the Today show on air in the future. For now, she continues to focus on helping her family during the search for her mother. Today Show Community Supports Guthrie During Ongoing Investigation PageSix/X Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 after sharing dinner with family members. Concern grew the next day when she missed a scheduled virtual church service. Family members soon reported her missing, which prompted a major investigation. Pretty Lies & Alibis/X Authorities later released surveillance images from a doorbell camera at Nancy’s Tucson home. The footage showed a masked person approaching the front door on the night of the disappearance. During an interview that aired on the Today show, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators are getting closer to identifying possible suspects. Meanwhile, the Guthrie family has increased the reward to $1 million for information that could lead to Nancy’s recovery or an arrest. Next up: Donna Mills Dishes On Working With Clint Eastwood, How She Got Her ‘Knots Landing’ Role, & More The post Savannah Guthrie Returns To Today Show For First Time In 33 Days As Search Continues For Missing Mother appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Ruth A

Morning television demands early alarms, but even seasoned hosts can get their schedules mixed up. That was the case for Kelly Ripa, who recently revealed a humorous but exhausting start to her day while hosting Live With Kelly and Mark. The longtime morning host surprised viewers when she admitted that she had accidentally started her day hours too early. Kelly Ripa woke up at 2 a.m., fully convinced it was time to begin her morning routine. The unexpected mistake left Kelly feeling sluggish later in the day, but it also created a moment of comedy that viewers quickly related to. Kelly Ripa Reveals Her Accidental 2 A.M. Wake-Up OK! Magazine USA/X During the March 4 episode of Live With Kelly and Mark, Kelly Ripa explained how the mix-up unfolded. She told the audience she jumped out of bed, headed to the bathroom, and turned on the shower, believing she had beaten her alarm. Kelly Ripa/Instagram Kelly Ripa quickly realized something was wrong when she checked the time and saw it was only 2 a.m. As reported by AOL, she had felt completely rested and ready for the day before noticing the clock. Once she understood the mistake, Kelly quietly returned to bed while trying not to wake her husband and co-host, Mark Consuelos. Kelly Ripa’s Late-Night Thoughts Turn Into A Comedy Of Worries Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos/Instagram Falling back asleep proved more difficult than expected. Kelly explained that Consuelos was snoring loudly, even while using mouth tape and a nose guard. She joked that lightly shaking the bed did little to quiet the noise. Kelly Ripa / Imagecollect With sleep still out of reach, Kelly Ripa decided to relax without checking her phone. She tried focusing on calm thoughts and breathing exercises. However, the quiet moment soon turned into a spiral of humorous worries. Kelly admitted she began questioning her breathing pattern and even briefly wondered if something was wrong, joking that her imagination quickly ran away with her. Next up: Savannah Guthrie Returns To Today Show For First Time In 33 Days As Search Continues For Missing Mother The post Kelly Ripa Shares 2 A.M. Mix-Up That Left Her Thinking She Was Having A Stroke appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Ruth A