Category Archives: Family

Relatives by blood or marriage, ancestors, in-laws

Road Trip

Posted on July 22, 2020 by

We decided to go to St. Louis on a three day weekend for a chance to see my mom and dad. We would drive up on Saturday and back on Monday. It seemed simple enough. It would be me, my … Continue reading →

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Dear House Guest

Posted on March 29, 2020 by

Dear House Guest, We are really looking forward to your visit. Here are a few things you might want to know about our household before you get here: The big screen TV is not working. Because of this, Honey is … Continue reading →

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Great Pumpkin Test

Posted on October 26, 2019 by

Most people don’t know this, but when my kids were small, I became rather adept at carving jack-o-lanterns. I thought that I could put away the carving tools when I became older and just make pumpkin pies or pumpkin bread, … Continue reading →

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Grandma the Babysitter

Posted on April 13, 2019 by

The other day I was invited to baby-sit my 2-1/2 year old granddaughter while her mommy and daddy went out. The plan was for me to go to their house so she would be on familiar turf. When I arrived, … Continue reading →

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Please Help the Babysitter

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

My grandaughter came to visit last week. She is five months old, a cute little bundle in pink crawlers with enough black hair that we can cut it soon and sell it to the hair-club for bald babies. My daughter … Continue reading →

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Empty-Nest Syndrome

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

Mothers sometimes complain that adult children abandon them after they grow up and leave the nest. Empty-nest mothers feel as if the children no longer care. They want to know whether the children still love them. Here is a simple … Continue reading →

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Hamster Dance

Posted on October 20, 2018 by

Ever since he was been old enough to walk, my grandson has wanted a hamster. He was drawn to the hamster cages in pet stores like a moth to the light. We had to pry him loose with promises. “When … Continue reading →

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Greased Lightning

Posted on October 16, 2018 by

I was asked to watch my year-and-a-half-old granddaughter for only a few hours while my son and his wife were out. Of course, I was thrilled at a chance to have my sweet little granddaughter all to myself and spoil … Continue reading →

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The Worry Wart

Posted on October 12, 2018 by

What is it that makes people worry way out of proportion to the reason for their concern? Some call it being obsessive. Some call it maternal instinct. I don’t really know how to define it; however, I think all mothers … Continue reading →

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Goin’ to the Creek

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

“Can I go to the creek, grandma?” “No, I don’t think that’s a good idea,” I said, thinking of the possible danger. The creek runs through a grassy field across the street from my house. I know it is over … Continue reading →

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