As a child of Holocaust survivors, I was not only horrified, I was and am terrified by the January 15, 2022 terrorist attack on the synagogue in Texas. We children of Holocaust survivors tend to immediately go to catastrophe, so this being the third tragedy of this sort in three years, I think the … [Continue reading]
A Holocaust Survivor’s Child Shares National Council of Jewish Women’s Response to Events at The Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, Principles of Active Shooter Training to Incorporate in Daily Life, and How to Talk to Grandchildren About Terrorism
January 22, 2022 By Leave a Comment
We Boomers Have Been Waiting For the Exciting New Global News Organization Going to Be Started By Ben Smith, Media Columnist for the New York Times, and Justin Smith, Bloomberg Media Chief Executive Officer
January 15, 2022 By Leave a Comment
This Grandma, now retired, has the time daily and I read the local newspaper, the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. On line, I read Apple News and Flipboard and most of the news articles published daily, PBS and BBC News. On TV, I watch … [Continue reading]
The Wiring in Grandma’s Brain is the Subject of A New 2021 Study and the Findings Reaffirm our Place in the World
January 7, 2022 By Leave a Comment
“You know that special bond your mother seems to have with your kids? The one she doesn't seem to have with anyone else -- even you? You're not just … [Continue reading]
Gratitude in the New Year 2022 For the Lifetime Benefit to Us Boomers of a Combination of Active, Daily Activities
January 1, 2022 By Leave a Comment
This Grandma recently ran into a professional colleague I had not seen in nearly five years. It is hard to believe I am retired from the bench for … [Continue reading]
The Children’s Song “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes. . . “ Brings us To Three Important Tips For Boomer Grandparents’ “Eyes, Ears, Mouth, And Nose.”
December 24, 2021 By Leave a Comment
This Grandma loves the exercise and movement song to sing with grandchildren from toddlers to older than you would expect: Head, shoulders, knees, … [Continue reading]
The Best Acknowledgments From Grandchildren When Grandparents Give Them Gifts and 2021 Ideas For Charitable Giving By Grandchildren
December 18, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Eight years ago, January 27, 2013, I wrote a blog post about thank you notes from grandchildren which was then a topic on the Today Show and on line, … [Continue reading]
Long Distance Grandma Thinks Creatively When Celebrating the Holidays with the Top Four Tips for Making Holidays Joyful
December 4, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Since the birth of the oldest grandchild, this Grandma realized that celebration of holidays was going to be a challenge being a long distance away. … [Continue reading]
No Bake Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies and Place Cards to Make With Grandchildren
November 28, 2021 By Leave a Comment
For Thanksgivings past, the preschool grandchildren came home with Thanksgiving decorations that I have kept and still adorn our Thanksgiving table. … [Continue reading]
Cars, Trucks, Construction Vehicles and Toys and Books Galore For Holiday Gifts 2021
November 21, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Having five grandsons means learning a lot about cars, trucks and construction vehicles. Our youngest grandson, age three, has a girl cousin, also … [Continue reading]
Honoring My Mother-In-Law Today and Forever
November 6, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Ten years ago, I wrote a blog post about my mother-in-law, “My Mother-in-Law, the Star,” honoring her and everything about her which made her special … [Continue reading]
From Facebook About How Living Longer Brings Learning and Wisdom To Share to Improve Quality of Life
October 30, 2021 By Leave a Comment
This Grandma is new to social media. When I was a sitting judge in Florida, I was constrained from participating in social media. I never … [Continue reading]
Take the Spookiness Out of Halloween 2021 with A Celebration of National Cookie Month
October 24, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Halloween was and is always special to this Grandma. It enabled me, as a long distance grandma, to help select and buy Halloween costumes for the … [Continue reading]
Little Known Natural Helpful Tips For Living With Palpitations, Dizziness, and Low Blood Pressure
October 17, 2021 By Leave a Comment
This Grandma loves Western medicine and Eastern medicine alternatives. Although I hate needles, I have found acupuncture helpful at times. The key is … [Continue reading]
Three Preschooler Studies That Will Make Parents of Our Grandchildren Lives Better
September 30, 2021 By Leave a Comment
This Grandma has collected Science Daily reported Baby Studies for over a decade and recently wrote a post on six of the best that include easy to … [Continue reading]
I AM A REFUGEE. I LOVE AMERICA
September 26, 2021 By Leave a Comment
One Sunday morning, I was watching news reels of Afghan refugees carrying babies. It hit home to me, as I was a baby brought to America at six months … [Continue reading]
From Facebook About How Living Longer Brings Learning and Wisdom To Share to Improve Quality of Life
September 19, 2021 By Leave a Comment
This Grandma is new to social media. When I was a sitting judge in Florida, I was constrained from participating in social media. I never participated … [Continue reading]
Thinking Posts About Masks Were Done Months Ago: Back To School With Masked Grandchildren is Not What This Grandma Expected
September 9, 2021 By Leave a Comment
When I wrote the last blog post about masks, I really thought it was going to be my last. Now with schools starting in Florida, parents are fighting … [Continue reading]
