Hospital Birth in 2016: A Family Experience
The Birth of a New Grandchild Today I met my new granddaughter. I held her in my arms and looked into her wise little eyes. It was, as such rare events are, a magical experience, one that will stay with me for a very long time. But almost as magical was watching her...
A Winter Day in Paradise
Paradise I awakened this morning to blue sky and sunshine. By the time I had eaten breakfast and finished my coffee, the Adirondack chairs on my deck were steaming and the puddles left from two weeks of welcome rain had started to recede. After exercise class I read...Learning to Ride a Bike
Fear of Falling Last week I began telling my story about wanting to learn to ride a bike, and left readers wondering if I would ever actually get on one. It was now Monday, and the New Bike Riders class was scheduled to begin on Wednesday morning. At exercise class...Do Something That Scares You
Taking Stock “Consider how incredibly fortunate you are to be here in this moment. Then get going and make the very best out of that good fortune.” – Marc Chernoff The holidays are over. I’ve packed away the lights, tree ornaments and...
Exploring the World With Grandchildren – The Tech Museum
Planning for Play – Keep it Simple When I was a teacher, my lesson plan book went to school with me every day. During summer vacation I planned the year’s goals, objectives, and activities; and during short breaks and weekends I tweaked them to allow for...
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