Inspiration

Grandmother Power is a Global Phenomenon

March 15, 2013
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Today’s grandmas are making a difference all over the world. Grandmother Power by Paola Gianturco profiles activist grandmothers in 15 countries on 5 continents.

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The Real Fountain of Youth: Being a Grandparent

January 14, 2013
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There is something thrilling about standing at opposite ends of a lifespan with your granddaughter: I, with so many years to reflect back on, and she, with her whole life ahead of her.

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White Elephant Exchange Livens Holiday Party

December 10, 2012
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I attended a white elephant gift exchange holiday party. White elephant gifts are tacky and sometimes strange. The idea is to to rid yourself of a tacky gift and invariably gain a new one!

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The Colorful Journey of Success

October 12, 2012
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Clare Mullin, host of The Colorful Journey of Success, turned her disabilities into abilities by launching a new career as a motivational speaker, TV talk show host/producer, and media coach.

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Celebrating a Friend’s Passing with a Garden of Flowers

July 3, 2012
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My friend asked friends and relatives to celebrate the passing of her partner by bringing flowers. The room glowed with hydrangeas, sunflowers, roses, star gazers, and lilies.

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Going Grey: A Milestone for Women of a Certain Age

April 23, 2012
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One of the biggest decisions aging women face is whether or not to hide our grey hair. Recently, journalist Ysabel Duron addressed this question in a radio conversation.

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Grandma Blogs About Special Needs Children

April 9, 2012
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Janet Harrold started a blog to keep her family informed about her granddaughter’s cerebral palsy and to educate others about special needs children.

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