The holidays are a special time with family. If you are anything like my nana, you enjoy surprising your grandkids with gifts. It is her favorite part. As a kid, the act of opening presents was half the fun! If you’re looking for holiday gift ideas for your grandkids, consider what made gifts from my…
As a grandkid, I know that living away from my grandparents has always been hard. It wasn’t just tough on Grandparent’s Day (September 8) or holidays. It was also when they missed the little things like my school plays or when they couldn’t make it to my soccer games. The good news is, there are…
Les Hopkins, a senior serving the Peace Corps in Estonia. Les compiled the following instructions for life to help his fellow man. His wish is that these simple life rules improve yours. What I Wish I Could Ask My Grandpa 1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. 2. When…
My crotchety Uncle Charlie was oddly jubilant the day I called to wish him a Happy 85th Birthday. “You’ll never guess who I got a card from,” he gloated. As it happened, I knew. I had arranged for the president of the United States to send Charlie a personal birthday card. But I wasn’t about…
Transportation should provide enjoyment, not a financial burden What enables people to be on time for a scheduled appointment, attend a favorite social event or recreational activity, or just drive on a pleasant summer day? What machine do many people get to know as if it were almost a member of the family? What enables…
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