“When a child is born, so is a grandmother” The birth of my status as grandmother has been one of the most evolving and growth-oriented periods of my life. Each milestone and event that happens in our family – leads me to learn more things about myself and life. And… Read More
People my age — the sandwich generation –may be wrapped up in any number of ways. “I feel like a flat, pasty piece of grilled cheese, all squeezed between two slices of bread,” said a good friend of mine to me the other day. I sensed the pain in her… Read More
I’m taking a break from the grandmother theme….for today. Instead I’m going to blog about themes, in general. My life seems to revolve around themes. The same old themes and messages keep coming up over and over again. It’s like a boring play that plays again and again until I… Read More
I couldn’t sleep the other night. Again. I was thinking about one of my grandsons and how he is jealous of his brother. I was worried about it, and I even called my daughter-in-law the next morning and gave them advice to buy the book “Siblings Without Rivalry.” My daughter-in-law’s… Read More
My grandson graduated from nursery school yesterday. When I got to the backyard where the “event” (sounds a bit formal for 4 year olds – doesn’t it?) was being held, I took a seat in the front row – next to his mom. As soon as the kids came marching… Read More
