by Elaine McAllister | Aug 2, 2018 | Family, Grandparenting, Life, Writing
My maternal grandmother was a one-time teacher, and a frugal saver of papers. She bound them together between hardback covers from discarded books using metal rings inserted through punched holes to secure them. Several years of Sunday school papers were well...
by Elaine McAllister | Jul 24, 2018 | Family, Grandparenting, Writing
If you’re following “A Story, Unfolding” in my blog, you may remember I introduced my grandma – before she was my grandma. She was the girl my grandpa met at that birthday party in 1905 – remember? (If not, click here to go back and read part...
by Elaine McAllister | Jul 18, 2018 | Family, Grandparenting, Writing
This grandma has four grandkids who have teacher moms – moms who are, right now, thoroughly enjoying the break from routine. No lesson plans. No schedules. A respite from the end-of-the-year chaos. The flurry of field trips, track meets, music programs, and...
by Elaine McAllister | Oct 14, 2016 | Elder Care, Fitness, Grandparenting, Life, Truth
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about life, and growing older! (Did I say that? Old? Me? Nah! Can’t be!) It’s funny – well, maybe not – when you come to the realization that you have less years AHEAD than in your PAST! I’m...
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