

Why my Grandkids Can’t Let It Go
Posted in ChicagoNow, April 7, 2014 During a recent gathering of my family, my grandkids staged numerous performances of scenes and songs...
Apr 7, 2014


A Confused Woman Reviews The Lego Movie
Published in ChicagoNow, February 25, 2014 “It’s confusing and I only kind of liked it,” was my 7-year-old granddaughter’s initial...
Feb 25, 2014


Becoming a Grandmother Through Adoption
Published in ChicagoNow, February 14, 2014 I could probably write a book called What To Expect When You Become a Grandmother through...
Feb 14, 2014


The Boys Arrive, #5 and 6
Published in ChicagoNow, February 12, 2014 HERE COMES THE SON…FINALLY A BOY My daughter announced her pregnancy by texting me a picture...
Feb 12, 2014


Granddaughters #3 and 4
Published in ChicagoNow, February 10, 2014 (photo by Sam Levitan) AND THEN THERE WERE THREE…AND FOUR LITTLE GIRLS Grandchild number three...
Feb 10, 2014


Becoming a Grandparent
Posted in ChicagoNow, February 7, 2014 Over the span of almost 11 years, my job description evolved from being the Founding Director of...
Feb 7, 2014


Frozen -- The Real Deal!
Published in ChicagoNow, January 6, 2014 My granddaughter from Indiana (age 7) sent me her drawing of Elsa and Anna from the movie...
Jan 6, 2014


What to do with 1500 iPhone photos from 2013?
First grandkids & first digital photo Published in ChicagoNow, January 2, 2014 Both of my daughters have a problem. Their memories of...
Jan 2, 2014


Old Grandmas
Published in ChicagoNow, December 30, 2013 Here's a post in honor of my 8th grandchild, who was born December 12. Can't wait to play with...
Dec 30, 2013


Holiday Madness
Published in ChicagoNow, November 18, 2013 It’s mid November and my holiday panic has arrived! My personal countdown, driven by the...
Nov 18, 2013