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.
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
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
5 Generations Strong
There is nothing that speaks to the heart of child more than being surrounded by generations of men and women who love and support each other. We are now five generations strong in our family. And when I say five
They keep growing up
I’m doing it again. What’s that? you say. What’s everything? Well, I’m doing everything I did twenty-five years ago that I had done twenty-five years prior to that. For the third time in my lifetime, I’m changing diapers, stuffing my
God says your perfect
It’s hard to not look to others for validation. After all, it’s people who hold our hearts and hopes. Our employer holds our future job opportunities. Our friends are our support system. Our family is our lifeblood. This is all