March 2022: These are a few of my favorite things

March 2022: These are a few of my favorite things

March was a relatively uneventful month for me. Still, I managed to take—or, in a few instances, acquire—lots of photos. I even pulled out the DSLR at one point for snapping some shots.

Here are a few of my favorites from the past month.

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The good, the bad, and the fun of 2021

The good, the bad, and the fun of 2021

It’s New Year’s Eve as I write this final post of 2021. With mere hours left before we collectively not only flip the calendar page to a new month but begin an entirely brand new calendar, I want to reflect on the good, bad, and fun of this past year.

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Safe entertaining tips for grandparents in a COVID-19 world

Safe entertaining tips for grandparents in a COVID-19 world

Depending on where you live, restrictions on social gatherings may become less strict in the coming weeks and months. However, many experts caution that care should still be exercised when groups of people gather.

After an extended period without social contact, it’s only natural to crave some interaction …

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30 'firsts' only grandparents celebrate

30 'firsts' only grandparents celebrate

There are numerous firsts in a child's life worth celebrating. The milestones Mom and Dad mark, though, likely aren’t the same ones Grandma and Grandpa celebrate.

Here are 30 firsts in the life of a grandchild that warm a grandparent's heart and warrant a happy dance.

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