Prevent Nature Deficit Disorder: Share the Joys of Nature
Monarch Butterflies Return to the California Coast Those of you who are regular readers know that I often walk along the Santa Cruz coast road and in Lighthouse Field State Park with my dog, Kismet. October marks the return of the Monarch Butterflies to the...
The Owl: Conclusion
Last week “Why are you holding the owl, Grandma?” “I’m not sure. It seemed to leap into my hand.” “You are so silly, Grandma. It’s not real. Is it?” Good question. Conclusion “Am I real? What kind of question is...
The Owl, Part 2
Today I find myself watching the owl carefully. Its head does not move, but its eyes follow me as I stand up and go to answer the door. I take it down from the mantel and take it with me. “Why are you holding the owl, Grandma?” “I’m not sure....Should You Move in With Your Children?
A Simple Solution or a Big Mistake? I’ve been in Seattle for a week helping a friend move into a cosy basement apartment in his daughter’s home. Recently, several of my friends have moved in with their adult children. Others have invited their sons and...Strengthening Relationships with Grandchildren: Document your Memories
This Grandparents’ Day piece appeared as a guest post over at Grandma Ideas. You can visit that blog here: http://grandmaideas.com/strengthening-relationships-with-grandchildren-document-your-time-together Building Memories As grandparents, we play many...
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