Category Archives: Grand parenting

The Future Earth by Eric Holthaus

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Skip Walter

Day 142 of Self Quarantine             Covid 19 Deaths in U.S.:  157,000 At the top of my existential crisis list is the climate change dynamic disaster.  To see he who shall not be named ( Tя☭mp), … Continue reading →

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Flow in the age of the “V”

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Skip Walter

I texted my brother about the corona virus.  He replied “You are so old school bro.  To have street cred you need to start calling it the ‘V.’”  As we self-quarantine due to our age and health, V takes on … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Adult questions from a grand

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Skip Walter

Our oldest grand daughter wanted to go to church with us on Palm Sunday.  She loves sitting in the choir loft with her grandmother.  Sometimes she listens to the singing.  Sometimes she draws in her coloring book.  What I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Behold the tooth fairy

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Skip Walter

The circle of life continues.  One of our grand children lost her first front tooth.  However, she lost it on a visit to Canada.  A text storm ensued as my daughter wondered what she should do about the tooth fairy.  … Continue reading →

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Little Girls and Puddles

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Skip Walter

“Boots or tennis shoes,” I asked. “Boots, Grand dad.  I might find some puddles,” Alice replied. It didn’t take long to find that puddle. Silly me, we live in Seattle. My focus was on Alice tripping lightly through the puddle. … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: The Three Stages of a Catholic Mass

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Skip Walter

On a recent Sunday, we had the present of the presence of our oldest grandchild. Young Alice was kind enough to join us for the 10am mass. As we snuggled into the last row of the church, Alice climbed on … Continue reading →

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Feeling Thankfully Reflective

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Skip Walter

As the year closes in on another turning of the calendar pages, 2014 is a fantastic year. We are blessed with a healthy family, great friends, wonderful colleagues and lots of great wine. Our two granddaughters continue to grow, develop … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Enjoying a Family Wedding

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Skip Walter

Our tribe embarked for Austin, Texas, to attend the Hack – Hanks wedding. Wilson Hack is one of the Keleher cousins who’ve grown up together through many wonderful summers at the Carolina beaches. During the three days of the wedding, … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Growing Alice

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Skip Walter

On a beautiful fall, sunny day in Seattle, Alice’s parents asked us if we could give them a break and babysit for the little girl. Oh, twist our arms. The day before, my loving bride uploaded eight months of photos … Continue reading →

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Grand parenting

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Skip Walter

Many moons ago I was privileged to spend some time with some delightful colleagues who had jumped on the grand parenting bandwagon. While I was still far away from becoming a grand parent (I trusted), I was interested in the … Continue reading →

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