Renee' Gatz

name Renee Gatz was born and raised in New Jersey in a traditional Irish Catholic household where her mother often used expressions to help Gatz keep life in perspective, to remind her of what was important and to laugh at foolishness so as not to take life too seriously. In her early growing years, Gatz did not appreciate the power of the expressions her mother spoke but as she grew was amazed at how these expressions would come back to her to provide clarity, understanding or a laugh at just the right moment. Gatz was motivated to share these expressions in her book, Wise Words & Witty Expressions based on the positive response she would receive when she would mention one in conversation, the surprise that an expression she had heard her entire life was new to someone and her natural desire to communicate those great thoughts with others.


Baby & Child

Irish Wisdom Connects Generations

10th December 2010
Growing up, my Irish Catholic mother had an expression for each of life’s many occasions. My mother’s expressions were profound, funny and even sarcastic. I have always been amazed at their ability to come back to me at just the right moment to help me ... Read >
Self-Improvement

The Power of Irish Wisdom

23rd November 2010
We all know the Irish have the gift of gab and the ability to bring light to challenging situations with their words. I wonder sometimes though if the Irish realize the power of this gift and what it means to those around them. I have always been pr... Read >