"I'm 43 and everything sags, my butt's a mess, and my eyes have bags. But the things that time does change, a plastic surgeon can rearrange." These are just some of the words of wisdom from small-town mother Patricia Hogue, who possesses six kids, a spicy tongue and a razor-sharp wit. This hilarious yet heartfelt tribute from two of her daughters will have you busting from laughter and realizing that life is many things, but always funny. The wonderful memoirs, poems and recipes will have you feeling like an honorary member of this quirky Midwestern Irish family.