Mama's Boys Four brothers were successful doctors and lawyers. One year they chatted about the gifts they gave their elderly mother. The first said, "I had a big house built for Mama." The second said, "I had my Mercedes dealer deliver her an SL600 with chauffeur." The third said, "I had a $100,000 theater built in the house." The fourth said, "Listen, you know Mama loved reading the Scriptures. And you know, too, she can't see very well. I met this priest who told me about a parrot that can recite the entire Bible. It took 20 priests 12 years to teach him. I had to pledge to contribute $100,000 a year for 20 years to the church. Let me tell you, it was worth it." All Mama has to do is name a chapter and verse, and the parrot will recite it." The other brothers were impressed. Afterward, Mama sent out her thank you notes. She wrote: Milton, the house you built is huge. I live in only one room, but I have to clean the whole house. Thanks, anyway! Mama Manny, I am too old to travel. I stay home; I have my groceries delivered, so I never use the Mercedes . . . and the driver you hired is a Democrat. Thanks, anyway! Mama Marvin, you gave me an expensive theater with Dolby sound; it could hold 50 people, but all my friends are dead. I've lost my hearing, and I'm nearly blind. Thank you for the gesture just the same. Mama Dearest Melvin, you were the only son to give a little thought to your gift. That colorful little chicken was delicious! Thank you, Mama Author unknown Return to News