Backstory You’ve heard it. “70 is the new 60.” Some days, you don’t feel like it, but most of the time, it’s true. We’re living longer at a better pace. Our future in retirement may include cruises, studies, valuable volunteer work, even starting a new business. And yet, aging occurs, each and every day. How […]
Family
Grandmas Raising Kids
Backstory Think how contradictory things are these days. Seems to be no truth. Up is down and down is up. What if you were thrown into this mix and expected to navigate children through the fog. And besides that, throw in a global pandemic. Grandmas Raising Kids Here’s to the women who are mothering the […]
Adult Son/Little Guy
Backstory He lives very far away, up on the Canadian border. I don’t know his best friends, as I did when he was under my roof. I learn most of his achievements and activities by following his posts on Facebook. So how could I possibly feel close to my adult son? It is by the […]
Young Mom Heroes
Backstory Some young mothers schooled at home. Some worked and tended simultaneously. Every mother soothed and promised that fun times would return. Young Mom Heroes This Mother’s Day will be particularly special for young mothers. Those who will enthusiastically accept the vase of dandelions, handmade cards from school, the poetry of childhood strained to […]
Be Aware
Backstory My husband’s father was a very down-to-earth working man. While he might not correct your grammar or your manners, he did have certain demands of those he loved. He wanted you to be cautious. He felt that your life could depend on it. Be Aware – #478 My father-in-law had a favorite lesson […]
Just Like You
Backstory The song was from the If You’re Going Through Hell album by country singer, Rodney Atkins. It was titled Watching You and it was released in 2006. It’s the tearjerker behind this story. Just Like You – #485 There’s a country song I love. A father is singing about his young son who lets […]