Paying Attention: A Lesson in Mindfulness
Be in the Moment My five year old granddaughter spent last weekend with me. I had been looking forward to the time together as a special treat, but I had no idea that I was about to receive a lesson in mindfulness. Bean and I are generally together for four hours at...
The Tao of Trial by Jury
You’ve Got Mail! I should have taken my blood pressure the day my jury summons arrived. I remember feeling lightheaded, and the hair on the back of my neck felt prickly. It wasn’t the first summons I’ve received, of course. I’m a committed...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...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...
Take a look at my Grandparenting Matters Facebook Page, where I post current research and commentary about grandparenting.
