Google‘s vice president has warned internet users to print out treasured photographs or risk losing them. This startling article by Sarah Knapton of the Telegraph in the UK alerted me to a big problem. This issue is close to my heart as a mother, grandmother, and photographer. “Being forewarned is being forearmed.” Vint Cerf, the…
Author: Grandma Grace
Perspective
I once heard the story of a woman who was told she was being taken to a lovely hotel room where she would enjoy many luxuries and a grand view. When the door swung open there was a tiny room with worn furniture, a small window looking into a back alley, a meager breakfast of…
Hard Times
My heart is heavy as I write this. Someone I love is being mistreated . Thoughtless words, accusations, insults, and threats are her daily experience. I hope I can share these thoughts with her in small bites when we chat. These are affirmations that help me cope with my troubles. They may help you, too….
Ideas for Tweens During Summer Vacation
Wondering what to do with your tween during Summer vacation? Here are a few ideas for kids with different interests. For your reader Reading List for Tweens from Edie’s Blog, Living in Grace • The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis • The Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum • Grimm’s Fairy Tales (you’re never too…
Kitchen Tips 2
Be alert for new spices or sauces. Ask your hostess how she flavored a dish that you enjoyed. Read blogs that feature healthy recipes and try a new spice. It surprises me how much a new spice spices up my life! Ha! I recently found the spice Smoked Paprika while reading a favorite foodist’s blog-Darya…
Conversations
I’ve been listening to myself lately. You know, listening to myself talking to friends and family. “I did ____ on my project. Then I____. I feel ____. Would you do _____ for me? So I said _____. I’d like to ____.” I, me, my. Oh, my! How inclined I am to talk about me. Why…