for grandmothers and others
Grandma's Briefs is for grandmothers and others. Bits on the good, bad, humorous and heartwarming of being a baby boomer, grandparent, parent to adult children, wife and writer. Features include lifestyle articles, reviews, recipes, grandma profiles, and more.
My life, here and now...
On my mind...
July? How the heck can it be July already?
Even how-the-heckier: How can the first week of July already be nearly over?
Reading...
I'm about halfway through Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker. I can't say I love it at this point, but I am intrigued and will continue reading.
Check it out on Goodreads. And hey, if you're on Goodreads...
My husband and I ate dinner outside on our deck on Saturday evening. As we noshed on our nummy gyros from our favorite Greek restaurant, I had to keep swatting away what I thought were bees.
"What the heck's up with all the freakin' bees?" I asked Jim.
One quick look around—and up—told us exactly what was up... and that it wasn't bees. It was wasps! A huge melon-sized hive of them just above the door to our garage.
The size of the hive floored me! I immediately...
Dear readers: I am away from the computer and in the desert watching my grandsons, so today I'm sharing with you these smart suggestions for summer fun from StatePoint Media.
Getting kids to be more active and motivated for outdoor adventure can be a challenge in today's world of cool technology. With so many compelling reasons to stay indoors—like game systems, smartphones, and streaming video—how do you convince your grandchildren that the great outdoors is, well, great?
Here are a few ideas to inspire outdoor play—and even to use their love of technology to...
“I am very busy picking up stems and stamens as the hollyhocks leave their clothes around.”
― Emily Dickinson
My hollyhocks are in bloom, and I'm so thankful it will be several weeks before they begin undressing.
Perhaps I'll get lucky and it will...
Yesterday, in my yard...
Summer — and plums — will be here soon.
For now, though, I'll simply enjoy my pre-summer yard... and its promises of what's to come.
Today's question:
Which pleases you more — your yard in spring or your yard in summer?
Grandma's Briefs is for grandmothers and others. Bits on life's second act and the empty nest: the good, bad, humorous and heartwarming of being a baby boomer, grandparent, parent to adult children, wife and writer. Features include lifestyle articles, movie reviews, recipes, product reviews, auto test drives, grandma profiles, and more.
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Jim (aka PawDad) and Lisa (me)
Brianna (oldest daughter) and hubby Patrick with Benjamin, Robert, and James
Megan (middle daughter) with hubby Preston and Declan, Camden, and Brayden
Andrea (youngest daughter) with me at a recent concert
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