This past weekend, my husband and I traveled to Dallas, Texas to join in the baptism celebration of our new grandniece. As always, the visit to Dallas was too short but filled with laughter and lots of love for family. Read More
I recently had a birthday. I no longer to do a large family celebration, as it’s getting harder and harder to get everyone together at the same time. Read More
We have many family holiday traditions. I sometimes worry that’s the only way our grandkids will remember us. Read More
I’ve always relished the opportunity to get together with grandkids during school breaks. If the weather is good, we hike, bike or stroll around the neighborhood. Read More
When I was growing up, there were no competitive sports for girls. We played intramurals after school, and it was very low-key. There was, however, dance. No competition, but it was something different. Read More
I’m the grandmother of four teenage grandchildren. I’m having a wonderful time watching them explore the ins and outs of high school and college. Read More
I always love the fall season. The smells of burning wood in the fire pit. The sounds coming from the high school marching band. The tastes of apples and sweet corn always bring back lots of childhood memories. Read More
Grandparenting during the summer months is always enjoyable and always changing. Why would I expect or want anything else? Read More
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
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
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
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
