Choosing a Fun and Modern Grandma Name
A Facebook follower on my author page , Stacy Sterling Robinson, sent me a message. She was trying to pick a modern grandma name. Something “fun, sweet, sassy, but still elegant.” She asked what my...
Category: Relationships
Why I’m Grateful my Mom Died Before the Coronavirus
This month marks the fifth anniversary of my Mom’s death. The shocking thought has been bouncing around in my head the last few weeks: I’m so glad my mother isn’t alive right now. As...
OK Boomer – OK Millennial – Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Have you heard or seen the two words that seem to be everywhere these days: “OK Boomer?” This catch phrase has gained traction quickly this fall on the Internet with memes, jokes, and merchandise...
Divorce After Age 50 Affects Baby Boomers’ Health and Finances
Just when you’re ready to settle comfortably into old age with your spouse, you’re blindsided by a divorce. Unfortunately, this is a scenario that many baby boomers face. While divorce at any age can...
Baby Boomers: Spoil Your Granddaughters with A Spa Day at Home
Since a lot of you baby boomers will be spending extra time with your grandchildren over the holidays, why not create a special spa day with your granddaughters right at home? We did this...
Leisure Time at Home Makes Grandchildren Happy
Can’t afford that pricey vacation to Disney World with the children or grandchildren? A new study from Baylor University points out that family happiness is often found right at home. If you’re a baby...
Five Ways to Help Your Grandchildren Through a Divorce
I spent most of this week at court with my son finalizing his divorce and custody case. Unfortunately, it was a tumultuous divorce, but it is done and now is the time for everyone...
Ten Fun Things to Do with Your Grandchildren This Summer
Last summer, we were fortunate enough to take a trip to Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks with our son and his three children. We camped, hiked, and swam with our grandchildren and a good...
75-Year Long Study Reveals Secret to Happiness
Happiness is…. Everyone is searching for happiness. So, how would you answer that question? An impressive 75-year-long Harvard study tracked the lives of 724 men from their teen years to old age to find...
When a Parent Dies
Saturday night, my Mom passed away. Hospice had told us that Mom would probably die three to seven days after we started morphine treatments. On day six, Mom began pausing between breaths and our...
