Confession: I worry a lot. And when things turn out well, and my worries are unfounded, I try to remember to stop for a minute. Wait. Think. And take a deep breath to say “Thank G-d.” Things are good. All is well. Relax. Don’t worry so much next time. Usually… Read More
Remember the rope in the camp swimming pool? If you were only able to swim in the “shallow” water, you stayed on one side of that rope. The more skilled swimmers who were deemed able to swim in The Deep, ventured out to the other side of the rope. But everyone – all… Read More
Today, my husband and I took our grandsons to the park so their Mommy and Daddy could have a break (and my husband and I could enjoy the cutie-pies). It was a beautiful, sunny day with gorgeous blue sky, but very hot and dry, so we headed out in the… Read More
When a neighbor sold her house, her grown children complained. “How could you give up our childhood home, Ma?” they asked. My friend couldn’t understand what the fuss was. Her kids were already married and settled in their own homes with growing families. Why the guilt trip? A few months… Read More
One of the best things about being a grandmother is that I get to define my role as I go along. I can be hands-on sometimes, hands-off other times, fun-loving when I’m in the mood, and too-busy-to-take-care-of-them at other times. It’s all good and it works; my relationships with my… Read More
