It’s A Grand Life – Good Parenting
Recently, my husband and I drove to Orlando to watch our grandson, Jack, play in a soccer tournament. We had been planning on it for several weeks as we needed […]
It’s A Grand Life – Love, Love, Love
I didn’t realize until I was doing some research on the month of February that, even though it is the shortest month of the year (even when it’s a leap […]
It’s A Grand Life – And Another Year Has Begun
Despite some angst getting everything done for the holidays, I miss all the preparations in celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even decorating for Halloween. Our daughters have taken over the main […]
It’s A Grand Life – Where Did the Year Go?
I always thought that, as you aged, life would slow down. I remember thinking how old my grandparents were when I was a teenager, now realizing they were younger than […]
It’s A Grand Life – Taking Care of Grandchildren
A while back, I was asked to stay with my two youngest grandchildren while their parents embarked on an overseas trip which had been months in the planning. I was […]
It’s A Grand Life – When I Grow Up…
As a child, I remember from an early age being asked by adults, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” My answers back then, I am sure, […]
It’s A Grand Life – Gigi’s Memories and Ones in the Making
September is here which means summer is over. I realize it’s not officially over until the 23rd, but once school starts, schedules are re-established, sports practices, games and out-of-town tournaments […]
It’s A Grand Life – Back to School They Go
Writing a column for a magazine is interesting. Right now, I am sitting on my dock, listening to the gentle lapping of waves, watching birds diving into the water hoping […]
It’s A Grand Life – Moving On
by SUSAN WOODALL I recently reviewed some of my past articles and realized that my bio at the end had not been updated in quite some time. Neither has my […]
It’s A Grand Life – Summer Fun
Except for the heat and humidity, I love this time of year. The hectic pace slows down, and there is more time to spend with the grandchildren. School is out, […]