Summer with the Grandkids
Grandparenting during the summer months is always enjoyable and always changing. Why would I expect or want anything else? Read More
An Unusual Way to Connect with a Grandchild
For the past 15 years, I have been volunteering at our church’s vacation bible school (VBS). While I was working for Lincoln Public Schools, I took vacation time to connect with our church and our grandkids. Read More
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Rites of Passage Through Grandma’s Eyes: What’s Changed?
I’ve always considered the end of every school year to be a rite of passage. Both students and educators go through a similar routine of cleaning out lockers or files, saying “See you next year!” and making special summer plans. Read More
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Red Rover, Red Rover, Send Grandma Right Over!
Our grandkids are very active and participate in organized sports. The other day, they asked me what sports I was involved in during my high school years. They wondered if Duck, Duck, Goose or Red Rover was my dominant sport? Read More
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When Kids Stop Texting Back
Just when I’ve convinced myself I’m a real hip grandma—you know, one who listens to modern music, watches all kinds of current movies, works out at the “Y” to stay in shape—I find that I’m just another senior citizen lacking in all social media skills. Read More
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Music: A Bridge Between Generations
I guess music has always been a big part of my life. Growing up in a small town, kids sang in the choir, played an instrument in the band or sang along to KLMS in Lincoln, the nearest radio station. Read More
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Three Tips for a Healthy Heart
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer for both men and women in the United States, leading to over 700,000 deaths each year? That may be a scary statistic, but the good news is heart disease can be prevented. Read More
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Beware of Grandma aka the Principal
Being a retired principal is almost entirely a good thing! Sleeping in, time for regular exercise, and free evenings are just a few luxuries of my present situation. There are, however, some times when retirement is not so perfect. Read More
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A New Take on the New Year
New Year’s Eve is not a huge celebration on our list of family traditions. Don’t get me wrong — we love the idea of making new resolutions, watching celebrations on TV, toasting with a glass of bubbly and even shooting off a firework or two. Read More
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Creating Holiday Traditions with Growing Grandkids
Many of the traditions we started when our grandkids were infants are long gone. Traditions from when they were in elementary and middle school are still present, but they have also been modified in one way or another. Read More
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