A grandmother's blog on life
Now that we all are spending more time at home, the news today included that we may have another run on toilet paper as the coronavirus soars (so stock up, of course), and board games are included in the expected rush for the coronavirus surge which comes right before the holidays. I suggest that … [Continue reading]
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a giant among us and her loss has been felt nationwide. The following two quotes I received from friends and relatives upon the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman Justice and first Jewish woman justice, touched me the … [Continue reading]
This Grandma loves seeing the Social Security Administration’s listing of the most popular baby names of the year. If you put the term “baby names” … [Continue reading]
Everything seems different and chaotic in this COVID-19 coronavirus time in our lives. Each year this Grandma buys Halloween costumes for the … [Continue reading]
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 … [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 … [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]
As a completely obsessive and proud grandmother, I relish every warm, funny and outrageous moment I have with my family. Read more...