Here and now: April 23, 2015

My life, here and now...

here and now 

On my mind...

Calming thoughts and uplifting songs that will (I hope) keep me calm and far from freakout mode when I undergo another MRI on my brain this morning. I swear, the more MRIs I...

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Grandma's growing weeds

“The strongest and most mysterious weeds often have things to teach us.”
―F.T. McKinstry, Ascarion

My grandsons are growing like weeds! Or so it seems from the photos Megan recently shared.

Their growth and maturity astonishes me. Where, oh, where did these fine young men come from and where did my babies go?

To wit:

baseball brothers

Even Jak—though...

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4 spring walks to take with grandkids

4 spring walks to take with grandkids

Put on your walking shoes and head out with the grandkiddos. Here, four ideas for savoring spring while out and about.

spring walks

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Oooh, baby, baby

There's no shortage of babies in my neighborhood this time...

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What I won, what you can win, plus GRAND Social No. 152 link party for grandparents

What I won

Those of you who follow Grandma's Briefs on Facebook or Twitter likely already know this, but... remember my "looking forward to" category from last Thursday's post? Well, here's the skinny on the "Best of" designation I am honored and delighted to have received in the 2015 Best of the Springs survey published by The Gazette newspaper.

Grandma's Briefs at Best of the Springs 

What you can win

Today is the last day to enter to win a sleek (and tough) personalized smartphone case...

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