Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
A bustling coffee house near my brand new granddaughter’s apartment bears my name. It’s called Lalaland and it serves some decadent drinks. Naturally, I popped in. On a busy Saturday morning where the wait time for a takeout iced latte hovered around 45 minutes, no one was particularly interested in my LaLa origin story. I [...]
Our newest granddaughter pumped her fists in the air as she made her remarkable debut in this world. She has her father’s contemplative eyes, her mother’s long limbs, and her grandma’s name. “I’m going to have to step up my game,” I told my husband as we chatted about my namesake, our family’s newest precious [...]
My daughter Katherine has been mothering people since she was old enough to sling her little toddler arm around anyone within her wingspan in need of a little pick-me-up. Strict with her brothers Charlie and Vinnie, and sweet with her baby sister Molly, Katherine has raised us all. So, I was thrilled (embarrassing so) when [...]
My granddaughter Margo Facetimed me Sunday morning as we were setting up our Packer tailgate. At nearly 20-months old, she has become quite the chatterbox. Also, I have been shameless in coming up with games that teach her to say my name. On Sunday, after a lively round of "La-la-la-la-la," which always makes her laugh, [...]
New Jersey Margo reports sunny days ahead. It's easy for her to predict an early spring because she's been spreading sunshine since she was born, just after Groundhog Day one year ago. That means our own little groundhog celebrates her first birthday tomorrow. Of course, she sees blue skies, and happy times, and delicious cake [...]