The Fuchsia Sock
As we were leaving the hotel and heading our car toward north for home, I noticed a fuchsia sock lying…
Tag Archives: grandchildren
40 Years of Marriage: When Young Love Lasts
As I was transferring appointments, birthdays, travel dates, etc. to my 2014 calendar this morning, I realized that on January…
When Grandma Chaperones the Field Trip
Since my daughter-in-law needs to spend time with the newest granddaughter, I have taken over some of the carpooling for the Big…
50 Years in the Workforce: A Look Back
Last month, I left my job of 10.5 years. I am grateful for the experience, the friends I made and…
What’s a Grandparent to Do?
This has been a great week. Our youngest son and wife had their second daughter. And of course, per my…
Thursday Three: Reasons I Appreciate My Mom More Than Ever
My mom and my youngest in July Photo by Amy Straka Photography My mom came to town last week and…
Teaching Restorative Justice to My Grandchildren
I had the joy of being with my daughter’s family this last week. They are an “entwined family”….2 children from Dad, 1…
Welcome, Dear One
As I type this, my daughter (blogger Katie) is in labor with our newest grandchild. I have been getting text…
