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.
Several years ago I wrote a post on things grandmas do when others won’t. Upon publishing that, many experienced grandmas commented with additional tasks to add to the list.
I’ve intended to update that post to include those comments for quite some time and have simply never gotten around to it. But considering the amount of spare time Covid restrictions have afforded most of us, I’ve finally done it.
Read MoreLast week I shared with you some of the reasons I love the look of fall right outside my back door.
Over the weekend, I discovered another reason: It’s the ideal autumn backdrop for my goofy daughter Andrea and her equally goofy hubby, Allen, to pose for silly shots during a special birthday celebration (more on that to come).
Their attitude inspires me to approach the new week in a similarly carefree way. I hope sharing the shots does the same for you.
Plus … GRAND Social No. 411 link party for grandparents
Read MoreDid you know today, July 20, is officially Lollipop Day? It most certainly is, and you can click right here to read all about how Lollipop Day came to be.
Considering the continually cruddy state of affairs we’re dealing with day in and day out, let’s celebrate what we can. Today that’s Lollipop Day!
Click the photo below for a post from the Grandma’s Briefs archives …
Plus GRAND Social No. 399 link party for grandparents …
Read MoreWell, I did it. I finally got up the nerve to get my hair cut. It’s only been <ahem> 8 months or so since I visited a salon.
I typically do go a very long time between cuts because, well, it’s just hair and ponytails are my friend. (Jim has no idea how lucky he is to have such a low-maintenance wife). This time, though, was an exceptionally long time from one cut to the next, thanks to Covid. First visiting a salon was impossible; now …
Read MoreI hope everyone managed to eek out at least a little fun over the holiday weekend, despite Covid restrictions continuing to muck things up.
Jim and I spent the Fourth of July with this little firecracker…
Read MoreGrandma'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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