Mum's Basics

My mum told me about a conversation she had over tea and cake with some friends.
One friend asked, "If there was a fire, what would you grab before you fled?" 
Most answers were along the lines of "my photo albums!" or "my figurines!"

My mum said, "A coat, and a knife.  That's all."

This epitomizes my mother's attitude towards life, and I loved her for it.