A couple of weeks ago, I dropped my youngest child, my son Douglas, off at college. He chose a school across the country. For him to get back home will involve a 5-hour plane ride plus three hours on a bus to get to the airport. I am lucky. I had the opportunity to...
Imagine writing a letter to your grandparent telling them how they have helped you become the person you are, or thanking them for their unconditional love and support, for introducing you to family history and traditions, or encouraging your love of art, literature...
This fall, I’m getting my youngest settled for his first year of college, but I remember clearly his first day of kindergarten and all the first days after that. While some things changed—the Buzz Lightyear backpack swapped out for a plain grey one, funky sweaters...
Grandparents Day is more than a month away (the Sunday after Labor Day), but I find myself thinking about the power of grandparents right now, in summer, when my kids get to spend extended time with their grandparents. I was lucky; I lived close to both sets of my...
Imagine getting a letter from a parent or a child explaining what they love about you or why they value certain parts of you. You might laugh or cry or get thoughtful reading stories and remembrances and what they meant to somebody else. That’s a Legacy Letter....