Monthly Archives: July 2007

fine dining with grandaughters

Posted on July 27, 2007 by jottingjoan

When a trio of granddaughters began visiting more frequently, I went to yard sales and loaded up on Disney water glasses, Garfield mugs and Kelloggs cereal bowls for them to use. They fought over who covered Snap, Crackle and Pop … Continue reading →

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Watching baby grow

Posted on July 23, 2007 by jottingjoan

All eyes focused on the cousins tucked securely in high chairs. The parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles surrounding them represented a variety of jobs and interests, but the two little boys received the bulk of the attention that evening.  Not … Continue reading →

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Granny robs a bank

Posted on July 13, 2007 by jottingjoan

Aprons may be out of fashion these days, but parents still find it difficult to cut their symbolic strings attached to their children. This year’s “Uncut Apron Strings” award goes to Marilyn DeVine, 75, A Korean War Veteran, former teacher … Continue reading →

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Nephews perfect bear hunt

Posted on July 9, 2007 by jottingjoan

Only morning birds’ songs broke the silence of the forest in the pre-dawn hours when two of my nephews set out in search of a black bear. They carried a video camera, a quiver of arrows and the bow my … Continue reading →

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