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Movers and Shakers

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According to the Free Dictionary, the term “mover and shaker” means one who wields power and influence in a sphere of activity. We normally think of people in politics, technology, medicine, finance, or other arenas where leaders make a big difference in many lives. Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett, Prince William might be among some of the names mentioned as movers and shakers,   but I need to add one to my list that probably has never been heard of in most circles of important people, Sadie Wright. She is my mother and although she has only had one paying job thus far in her life (and at her age that is probably the only one she will ever have), but in her own little world, she is a mover and shaker.   If you tell her of some kind of need great or small, she doesn't stop until it has been accomplished. For example if I tell her I would like a pair of red shoes, she is then on a mission and will not rest until the perfect pair has been purchased. Mother’s m...