Personal Journeys with Gramma

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

Working the Craft: Reading

Speaking of journeys, here’s a book I recently enjoyed: Have you ever stopped for a moment to consider what has happened in your life and silently asked yourself, “What was … Continue reading

February 22, 2015 · Leave a comment

Change, Change, Change

The one certainty we have going into a new year is that things will change.  What “things?”  We don’t know.  That’s the mystery.  Some of us have specific goals to … Continue reading

December 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Being Whole and Fulfilled

Recently, I watched a TV segment of Dr. Oz about a young man who was born with almost no limbs—one foot, three stumps of various lengths.  The audience stood to … Continue reading

October 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Bold or Mold: What Do You Do When Your Career is Over?

The rooms in which you’ve lived for most of your life are collapsing, one by one.  You reluctantly walk to the only exit left and open the door.  Absolute darkness … Continue reading

April 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Pessimism is Over-Rated as a Way of Life

What worries you today?  What’s not so good in your world?  How easy it is to create a long, long list. After each of the many workshops I’ve conducted, I … Continue reading

March 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

If You’re an Adult Who Has Trouble Reading, You Aren’t Weird!

Almost weekly, I hear stories from people who know an adult—often a family member—who has trouble reading or cannot read at all.  Sometimes the person who’s talking with me speaks … Continue reading

January 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

WELCOME 2014!

No year is ever entirely horrible.  In 2013 some great people were born.  People extended kindnesses to strangers.  Heroes emerged.  My daughter and I found a way to reach out … Continue reading

January 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

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