REAL LIFE GRANMANCES
Gracie: A Mother's Day Tribute by Bobbie Smith Bryant
Bobbie Smith Bryant's blind great grandmother made a lasting impression on her through the remarkable way she lived her life. This personal reminiscence highlights an amazing woman and serves as a heartfelt Mother's Day tribute. Read the story
Business Carries on Grandma's Legacy by Kevin Osbourn
When Ardia Herndon taught basketweaving to her granddaughter, Dani Sue, she not only imparted valuable skills but she left a legacy that would touch many lives. "It was never just about a basket. It was about how our lives are woven together," reflected Dani Sue. Read the story
L.A. Affairs: My Grandmother Never Met Him. But She Would Have Loved Him Too by Jessica Broutt
At the heart of this essay is a profound grandmother-granddaughter bond, a true personal reminiscence built through years of shared books, conversations, and adventures. Even after her grandmother's death, Jessica Broutt discovers that the love and wisdom she inherited contiue to illuminate her path forward. Read the story
About the Cannelloni by Rachel Stone
How many times have you turned to a family recipe, hoping the act of making it might bring you a little closer to the person who first made it? In this essay, Rachel Stone reflects on how preparing her grandmother’s cannelloni became less about recreating a dish and more about remembering the person. Read the story
