If you were to ask me if I camp, I would issue my standard reply – “I enjoy nature, but for me it is a day trip.” I need the modern conveniences in life – a cozy bed, a warm shower, morning coffee, electricity, and some semblance of protection from the wild things. And yet, [...]
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Wired differently…
How glamma rolls…
Our time in Canada wound to an end today. We had a few days with the kids instead of the eight we anticipated, but we are happy we had that (there have been times during this adventure that we had our doubts about fulfilling that primary mission). It is always difficult to leave them – [...]
Oprah and Gayle’s Big Canadian Adventure – Part Deux
Oprah and Gayle's Big Canadian Adventure - Part Deux - is finally officially afoot. We escaped Detroit and made our way to Syracuse and then our end destination of Wakefield, Canada (in the province of Quebec). Oprah and Gayle's Big Canadian Adventure - Part Deux - is finally officially afoot. We escaped Detroit by making our [...]
Glamma to the third power…
I am a glamma to the third power. Indeed, being a glamma to the third power makes me feel like a Super Glamma. I do believe I need an appropriate outfit to honor my enhanced status. No, not a typical uniform - not the shawl, colorful orthopedic shoes, and a bag with grandchildren's photos on it...that's [...]
Gentle nudging…
I learned BIG news last weekend, but I was told to sit on it. I was not allowed to tell a bunch of other folks, I was not allowed to post it on Facebook and I was told quite clearly that I was not to write about it in my blog. So I sat on it...somewhat. I had to [...]
Can you help grant this one wish?
Today I share with you a conversation that a friend of mine shared that I think serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of tolerance and understanding. The conversation was between her and her son who has Asperger syndrome (which is a condition within the autism spectrum). My grandson Noah was officially diagnosed with [...]
THE NEW FORTY 