Smidgen of sweetness
/Before kicking off the party, I offer a smidgen of sweetness to start your week:
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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.
Before kicking off the party, I offer a smidgen of sweetness to start your week:
Read MoreMy grandson Benjamin’s favorite place in the world is the zoo. Many of my favorite photos of my favorite two-year-old are those taken in his favorite place.
To wit: This wild connection—and perfect pose by both for the camera—Brianna captured during their visit this week.
Read MoreNo doubt about it, 2020 was a bad year in countless ways.
Still, there were a few blessings to be counted. At the top of the list, this …
Read MoreI hope everyone managed at least a smidgen of comfort and joy during their holiday festivities. As with most families, Jim and I drastically limited our time gathering with our …
Read MoreBrayden is all smiles and relief upon finally getting his preferred continuous glucose monitor and becoming his mom’s “own Ironman,” as she put it.
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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