Dec
24
2012

Where Were you When You Heard?

My first reaction was blind, unreasoning rage… …continue reading

Dec
10
2012

Greg to the Rescue

The woods used to be safe. Now they are full of ticks, hidden roots and slippery leaves. And, while I was thinking on the advisability of a long walk through the middle of nowhere with my grandson on my daughter’s back, I remembered something else. I had taken a long walk just the day before, and half way through, my ankles had started to really hurt. The responsible thing to do, I thought, was call her back, and beg off. So I got in the car and headed to her house. …continue reading

Nov
03
2012

Gramma vs. grandchildren

There is a game being played out in the Woodard household. It’s not between Grampa and Gramma. No, it’s much more insidious…it’s between me and the grandchildren… …continue reading