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.
Each time I've taken my dogs for a walk in the past few weeks, they've shown intense interest in a spot at the base of the gate we walk through.
On Saturday I learned why my dogs have been acting so squirrelly.
Saturday was a gray and chilly day at my place. As I headed...
Happy Monday!
If that greeting seems an oxymoron to you, consider this:
I came across that eye-opening video while...
I'm continually amazed by the countless number of incredible stories of common, everyday people living extraordinary lives. Especially when those people don't consider their own story all that extraordinary and special.
PHILOMENA is such a story, and Philomena Lee is exactly that sort of extraordinary woman of which I speak.
The engaging drama PHILOMENA is based...
Hooray for Friday!
I think Mac sports the ideal expression for this last day of the week:
While Mac was climbing trees (and pointing out...
Though Earth Day 2014 has come and gone, every day is a great day for sharing with children books on nature and the environment. Especially picture books the kids will not only enjoy but possibly — no, probably — learn a little from.
Last week I received four fantastic picture books...
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.
Thank you for visiting Grandma's Briefs, where I share my snippets, er, briefs on the good, bad, humorous, and heartwarming of being a grandmother, baby boomer, parent to adult children, wife, and writer. Learn more about me here. And email me any time at lisa@grandmasbriefs.com.
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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