Personal Journeys with Gramma

Life adventures, inspiration and insight; shared in articles, advice, personal chats and pictures.

Bring the Light to Belong

When I first saw Michelle Obama on TV, I thought she was from a privileged family because of her poise and ability to converse articulately. Her books—especially THE LIGHT WE … Continue reading

May 12, 2023 · Leave a comment

Party On! Why Everyone is Irish…

With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, people complain that everyone seems to turn Irish for the day—including people who come from backgrounds that are Japanese or Jewish or even Finnish.  Part … Continue reading

March 5, 2016 · 2 Comments

Taping the Empathy Switch ON

“How can anyone be so cruel?”  Do you ever ask yourself that question when you see people who were once close resorting to meanness and violence?  In nasty divorces, where … Continue reading

November 14, 2015 · 4 Comments

Communities of Fun

List the “tribes,” the communities to which you belong that feel unfailingly emotionally safe, supportive, and fun.  It’s not fair to list the names of groups that SHOULD be supportive … Continue reading

June 20, 2015 · Leave a comment

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