We were video chatting when Violet showed us the certificate she received from her teacher, honoring her for exemplifying the character trait peace. I asked her what she did to show that trait at her school. There was a poignant pause; then she said, “Well, I know a lot about friendship and kindness, and I’m…
Category: Grandparenting
Standing on the Edge
“You’ll never be younger than you are today.” This was a phrase a friend shared with me a few years ago which her husband often quoted. Mark and I have been talking quite a bit lately about how we want to spend the last quarter of our lives. (Actually it’s closer to the two minute…