A grandmother's blog on life
Yesterday, I participated in a Zoom baby shower given by one of my long (we never say old) dear friends for her son and daughter-in-law. Yes, in July, when she told me she was going to do this, I searched many articles about virtual baby showers, to find the best one to send her to start. THE … [Continue reading]
Travel is scary now enough for adults. I have several friends who have flown and send me pictures of themselves on the airplane. It was anxiety ridden, according to them. They were as cautious as they could be, social distancing at the airports, totally covered from head to toe, with … [Continue reading]
PopPop, and I, as long distance grandparents, made it our business to visit our grandchildren often when they were younger, about every four to six … [Continue reading]
At this time of remote or part time learning, we are all concerned about how much our grandchildren are going to retain. I hope the two blog posts on … [Continue reading]
At this time of remote or part time learning, we are all concerned about how much our grandchildren are going to retain. I hope the two blog posts on … [Continue reading]
“Half of Parents Report Butting Heads with Child's Grandparent Over Parenting,” is a new study from C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on … [Continue reading]
Although we are loathe to consider it, it seems that face masks are going to be a means of remaining safe from the coronavirus, COVID-19, for a … [Continue reading]
We are living through history in the making and the generations that come after will never forget us. We are not only passively living through the … [Continue reading]
July is National Ice Cream Month. That makes sense. July is the highlight month of the summer, with July 4th and summer vacations and … [Continue reading]
My friends and I who are Boomers keep sharing that we cannot remember what day it is and what we did yesterday, much less last week or last month. We … [Continue reading]
This Grandma interviewed the three oldest grandchildren to preserve their memories about what life is like during the pandemic. The questions … [Continue reading]
A friend who is an outstanding writer shared an article she wrote for her local community newsletter and gave me permission to share it with you. We … [Continue reading]
Times are hard right now for all of us. There is a perfect song for this time,“Somewhere over the Rainbow” from Wizard of Oz. If you have not … [Continue reading]
With the corona virus pandemic, we do not want to leave the house, much less travel any distance. Yes, staying home is getting old. But, travel is now … [Continue reading]
After six grandchildren and many toddler gifts, this Grandma has listened to her daughters and daughter-in-law rave and complain about gifts and toys. … [Continue reading]
We are in the midst of once in a century and half century traumatic events. There are protests in the street after the murder of George Floyd in … [Continue reading]
Beginning around 2013, I read that the Russians first tried a social media campaign against vaccination in the United States as a test to see if they … [Continue reading]
Pandemic Pounds. That is what I call the extra weight I am carrying around due to a sweet tooth and being home all the time to overdo. Yes, we add … [Continue reading]
For the very first time in over seven decades, I decided that I would participate in an on line video group of second generation Holocaust survivors … [Continue reading]
As a completely obsessive and proud grandmother, I relish every warm, funny and outrageous moment I have with my family. Read more...