Two years ago I sold my business and officially retired, at the young age of 57, after 40 years of working, the last 22 in my own business.   I graduated high school in 1967 and started working when I was 17 years ago.  Growing up I was considered a feminist, working for equality for all women, and during those days women “found” themselves, and became equal contributors.   It was a glorious time of self-fullfilment, and women experienced what men always felt - defined by their work and the contribution they made to the business world.   There were times when I felt my family suffered … Continue reading →

In order to be cool and stay in touch with your grandchildren in this new age, it is imperative that you become familiar with what’s going on in their world and learn how to communicate with them by using all the new mediums – such as Instant Messaging (eg. MSN), video sites (like Skype),  Facebook and Twitter (follow me on Twitter @stitchlady).  (Note:  please be sure to educate yourself on the various privacy settings on these sites – for example on Facebook set it up so only your friends can view your page - that way no one sees your pictures except your friends.) I set up my … Continue reading →

The first thing you learn as a new Grandmother is things are a lot different than they were when our kids were little.  There are more ways to restrain a kid today than ever before.  First you have to deal with the car seats.  When my granddaughter Kailey was an infant I would switch cars with my daughter Kathryn so I could use her infant car seat.  Getting the seat clipped in to the base to drive is not a problem – but getting it out – that’s a different story.  My first outing with Kailey found me in tears in … Continue reading →

This is my first blog as PTPA Media’s first “Bubbie (Grandmother)” blogger.   My granddaughter was born in May of 2003 and my grandson 3 years later, and it was like a new start for me.   Being a Mother is a wonderful thing, but from personal experience I can tell you being a Bubbie is even better!   You get to spoil your grandchildren with no repercussions – my daughter actually gave me permission to let my grandchildren eat cookies before dinner, or stay up late, or do things they can’t do at home.  I don’t have to be their parent – … Continue reading →