What Shall We Say About Grandmothers?

Danny Tyree on Feb 17, 2021

I like to think I’m “paying it forward” when I count to 10 and tolerate some inconvenience caused by my son. After all, Granny did try her best to catch my pet chameleon that ran onto a busy street, and she did dutifully walk visiting grandchildren to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

Perhaps I’m overthinking it, but sometimes I dwell on the fact that every day someone else who knew Granny Tyree (or at least shared the planet with her) has passed away.

I know many of my readers are grandparents. If you’ve passed on wisdom, life skills and love, take a bow.

If you HAVEN’T always been the most nurturing person, today is the first day of the rest of your life.

As for younger readers, if your grandparents are deceased, write down the good things you remember about them. It doesn’t have to be Pulitzer-worthy - just heartfelt.

If you have living grandparents, the crossword puzzle can wait. Text, call or visit right now to let them know how much you cherish their impact on your life.

It may be the least regrettable thing you ever do.

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