My Life in “Grandmother of the Bride or Groom” Dresses
I recently was asked to show all the dresses I have worn to the six grandkid-weddings our family has had. Yes, I’m getting quite a collection. As one would expect, each of “our” weddings was different as each of the
5 Ways to (Respectfully) Disagree
It's easier to agree than disagree. But, since we are not robots, that will not always, if hardly ever, happen. What we are seeing in our political world right now makes it very clear that people are not going to
Expectations and Cheering Your Kids On
Many years ago, I came across an article on this subject and used it for a radio show. I decided to give it a second look and update the information. My granddaughter, Sadie, recently posted on her social media about
Finding Your Purpose In Life
Many people today are confused about finding their purpose. Even those who have a strong belief in God are confused and have a hard time knowing where to put their time and energy. Some know their belief in God is
You’re Going to be a Brand-New Grandparent! Are You Ready?
What is smaller than a breadbox, fits perfectly in your arms, and keeps you from getting anything done? A new grandbaby!!! First, CONGRATUATIONS! You are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime. The greatest thing you didn’t know you needed
Turn, Turn, Turn
In my book, Rockstar Grandparent, I talk about the popular song, Turn, Turn, Turn, by Pete Seeger and made famous by the singing group, the Byrds, in 1965. I use song titles as the chapter titles for learning about the
God Will See A Queen
The story of David is the one about the little guy defeating the bigger guy. Right? Well, not totally. When we were kids, flannel boards were the coolest thing ever. Oh, how we loved to take the characters off and
The Evolution of Outside Toys
As great grandparents, we are on our third set of children that make me want to buy new toys. My husband, the more practical of the two of us in the buying department, helps me keep this in perspective. Here’s
Kids & Chores
What is a chore? It sounds like an old-fashioned word, doesn’t it? Perhaps it is, but the benefits of “doing a chore” are just as powerful today as they were in the old days. A chore is simply a task
Facing Fears
Did you hear of the young woman who challenged herself to face 100 fears in 100 days? I was fascinated by this young woman’s story. As we mature, we do use the “tackle each fear” principle, don’t we? Even if