I am four months into being a grandmother at the age of 71. Mothering was my hardest job even though I enjoyed every minute of it. No one warns you how intense it can be. I always assumed someday I would be a grandma but never imagined becoming a nanny grandmother. My daughter has an excellent and well-paying job. Even though it has been hard to tear herself away from her … [Read more...]
Finding Love in Later Life: Let’s Talk About the Golden Bachelor
Alright, I admit, I didn’t watch the show. I’m more of an anglophile who prefers to spend my evenings watching Britbox or a historical drama. But all I’ve been hearing about is the Golden Bachelor and its ensuing divorce. I'm sorry but I can’t imagine how anyone could fall in love with someone they met on a TV reality show, let alone marry them, especially if they are older … [Read more...]
When Divorce Happens After 50: Avoiding the Fallout
Despite rarely hearing about aging parents who are actively seeking a divorce, it does happen. Sadly, it happens more often than you think. Unlike married couples who are under 50 and who still have a major portion of their lives to live to look forward to, when older couples get divorced, the pain and trauma can be more profound. No matter what the effects of a divorce … [Read more...]
Baketivity Baking Kits: An Awesome Year-Round Gift for Grandkids
I got to try out a Baketivity Baking Kit for Grinch-style green-filled Donuts. The company sells subscription baking kits that let you share the love of baking with your grandkids or any other kid you love. Each kit comes with most of the ingredients pre-measured and ready to go. The only things you may need to provide are butter, eggs, cooking spray, or milk, and … [Read more...]
Why 30-Something Weddings Can be a Boon to Their Older Parents
Both of my kids became engaged to be married within 3 months of each other. My son got married in the forest at a lodge in the Redwoods near Santa Cruz, California. My daughter’s wedding will be in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico at the end of January. They are in their mid-30s and established in their professions, so they paid for their own weddings. That was a big relief … [Read more...]