The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
Nature’s Clean-Up Crew: Turning a Smelly Surprise into a Family Teaching Moment BY CHRISTINE CROSBY A note before we begin: This piece started with a very real, very unpleasant smell under my back porch — and a Google search that turned into a working conversation with an AI writing assistant. I used it to help … Read more
The Grandmother Collective & Me BY NANCY HABERSTITCH I never knew my grandmothers. One died in childbirth with her fourth child, and the other died of complications of a stroke before I was born. Fortunately, improved healthcare has extended life spans and allowed our elder years to be more vibrant and productive. Grandmothers have stepped … Read more
BY SUSAN HAWTHORNE, AKA, PHILOSOPHER GRANDMA A lot of grandparents were at “Hands Off” protests last Saturday. Many, like me, were out there to protect freedoms for our grandchildren, and everyone’s grandchildren. It was heartening to see the peaceful but determined crowds, and to sense a growing solidarity. We need that momentum for the long haul! For … Read more
By Ashley Hardway I grew up being very close to my maternal grandparents. My great-grandma was alive until I was twelve and we spent a couple days a week with her. My grandma and grandpa’s house was a daily stop because we lived close by. Even my paternal grandparents were a big part of our … Read more
