Nana’s House – A Poem

grandmother From time to time I’ll share a poem I’ve written for children, often from the child’s point of view. This one came to me when my oldest grandchild, A, was a little girl. We spent so many magical hours together doing art and exploring my house. I try to...

My Grandmother Mindel, Otherwise Known as Minnie

dragons September 7th is Grandparents Day. I’ve already written about my maternal grandmother, who got off the boat and literally kissed the ground (Echoes of Emma Lazarus). She managed to transmit to me her reverence for this country and what it stood for. My...

The Bookstore and my Grandchildren

bookstore When I’m not working – or reading – I love taking my grandchildren to the bookstore. My four-year-old will make a bee-line for the children’s section and judiciously choose not only a book for herself but for various siblings and cousins who are not there....