At lunch recently, a friend said that her adult children will sometimes look at her condescendingly and say, “You didn’t know that?” That makes her feel foolish and inadequate because of not having a college degree when they do. But that happens to all of us at times—not knowing something everyone else seems to have … [Read more…]
The book I’m now reading, Eye of My Heart, is a compilation of stories about grandmothering, given to me by my dear sister-in-law, newly blessed with granddaughter Lola. As the compiler says, these stories show the “glories and glitches,” the “pleasures and perils,” of grandmotherhood. Which has made me think not only of my experience as … [Read more…]
So it’s clear that at least two people read my last post—my cousin Judy and one of my brothers. Judy’s written response: “Oh my goodness! Whatever type of 12-step program you initiate for all of those issues—I’m in! EVERY ONE OF THEM—been there! That is, if I can make the time. Made me laugh!” My … [Read more…]
