Backstory Handwritten notes? In the day of briefest possible communication like tweets, texting and Instagram? Here’s the story of how that came about. Click to listen or follow below to read. Pen Pal – #331 “Do you think Grandma would like to be my pen pal, ” my 10-year old grandchild asked her mom. We […]
Parenting/Children
Immortality
Backstory My son lives far away, on the Canadian border. I seldom witness his interaction with his children. But when I do, it’s a beautiful thing; one that makes me proud of what he learned under my roof. This is about one of those rare moments when I actually saw immortality created. Click to listen […]
Shout Out for Dads
Backstory The traditional image of a good dad might have him tossing a baseball or pushing a child on a swing. Today’s involved dad looks different. He may be challenging the villain on a video game, wandering the room in virtual reality or watching Frozen for the tenth time on an iPad. However he shows […]
When Kids Do Right
Backstory “Getting caught” has a negative connotation. You think of getting caught doing something wrong. But what if you caught people doing something right? Click to listen or follow below to read. When Kids Do Right – #316 Kids and grandkids are such a source of humor and wonder and pride. I love to discover […]
Private Moment for Moms
Backstory I had just received a compliment on how well my grown children turned out. I started thinking about what it took to get them there. The more I thought about what mothers achieve, the more amazed I was. This story was the result. Click to listen or follow below to read. Private Moment for […]
Tribute to Moms
Backstory Some friends and I were talking about the things moms do for their kids. The discussion was hilarious as we evoked memories of funny or trying or absurd experiences. We talked about the things we were willing to do, because – well, because that’s what moms do. The next time I sat down to […]