Cell phones are here to stay so what is a grandparent to do
When I was growing up, we had phone rules. Rules that governed who we could talk to and how long we could talk. These rules were fairly easy to enforce as the phone hung on the wall in the kitchen.
Does your mind wander?
Hey RIG fam! I’ve got a super short read for you today and it feels mighty appropriate for it to be brief. Why? Because I’m sending this one out to all my fellow squirrel brain people. I get you. I
Trendy Shoes in 2023
Okay, friends, I’ve written too many articles on sneakers in the last few years, but I’m happy to report they are still fashionable. I just wore a pair of sneakers with a cotton dress from Anthropologie to my granddaughter’s graduation and,
Paint the Picture of Truth
The table was low to the ground and guests were reclining on a type of couch, with their feet away from the table. This does not describe the painting of the Last Supper we know so well. The artist, Leonardo
Dock Drama
Hey RIG family! I think mine and Chrys’ roles are pretty well established around here. You don’t expect a lot of fashion advice from me, now do you? It’s okay to admit it. On the other hand, by now you’ve
All Cheesed Up Artichoke Quesadillas
Here’s how it went down. I had plates spinning around my head and I needed to cook supper early so I could take something to the parents so I started snooping around the fridge and pantry. The first thing I
Get the Rock Out of Your Shoe
One morning I had a tiny rock in one of my Ugg boots. I kept shaking my foot so it would move out of the way. That worked for a while, but soon the rock was right back pestering me. No
Keep on, Keeping On
We have a pool. That means we have a constant pile of wet beach towels in front of my washing machine. I don’t mind the towels in a pile so much, but when my grandkids were all elementary school age,
The Wrong Color Palette and Good Manners
Yes, it’s true. We are a month away from another wedding. This one is my grandson, Will and his sweetie, Abby’s, wedding. The big day is in April and the colors are black. Just black. For everyone. Now, years ago,
Feeding a Crowd on the Ski Trip
Hey friends! I just wanted to tell you a little about our family ski trip. This year we had a total of 22 men, women, and children with us. We rented two condos side by side, so we were just