That's one bada** grandma!
This Russian grandma killed a wolf with an axe. Yes, you read that right.
- Kristina
Grandma’s thoughts on the current state of politics.
-Kristina
Hello New York!
After power came back to Grandma’s neighborhood, Dad and I packed up the bags and took Grandma on the trek back to the city. Since it’s a long walk, we took a car service from my apartment to the subway at Borough Hall in downtown Brooklyn. On the subway, a young dude gave up his seat for Grandma, and my Dad gave the guy a fist-bump to say thank you. The dude returned a ‘chin’ to my Dad in recognition.
When the train arrived to Union Square, Grandma got off the train and stopped in place. She put her hands out in welcome, blew kisses, and said, “Hello New York! Mwah mwah mwah mwah mwah!”
-Robert
Hurricane Sandy can’t keep Ben and Jerry away from Grandma
Grandma lost power in her apartment in the city, so she and Dad came to my apartment in Brooklyn and stocked the freezer. Cherry Garcia for Grandma and Dad, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough for me.
-Robert
Grandma better not get too used to this special Hurricane Sandy treatment of having two of her favorite foods: onion soup (that my aunt made) and spaghetti with meat sauce (that I made). She’s like a kid in a candy store and can’t decide what to eat when.
-Kristina
One of the cool kids
I had called Grandma a few times yesterday, but couldn’t leave a message as the machine kept saying it was full. Grandma finally called me back last night.
Grandma: “Darling, it’s good to hear from you.”
Me: “You too, Grandma. Listen, you have to erase the messages on the machine. It’s full and I couldn’t leave you a message today.”
Grandma: “What do you mean? I listened to them.”
Me: “That’s fine, but you have to erase them after you listen to them.”
Grandma: “I did!”
Me: “Are you sure?”
Grandma: “Look, you’re not the only one who calls me. I can’t help it if I’m popular.”
-Robert
When Grandma watches her Chinese opera tapes nothing else exists for her. But this is new, she is sitting about 4 feet from the television completely oblivious to the world.
- Kristina
17 Centenarians Enjoying Their 100th-116th Birthday Cakes
This is awesome, especially #16.
-Kristina
It’s all in the mind.
My cousin Jennifer: Grandma, I can’t believe I’m turning 30 soon.
Grandma: No!
Jennifer: Yes!! That means you’ve been taking care of me for 30 years!
Grandma: No!! That would mean I’m old.
-Kristina
What Do a Bunch of Old Jews Know About Living Forever?
“If they were wondering about the value of living so long when it meant facing the death of everyone they grew up with, you can hardly blame them. Even with the miraculous enhancements sure to come in the next decades, longevity is a mixed blessing.”
I’ve often thought about the same thing when I think about Grandma. So many amazing things can be said for living to a ripe, old age. But there are the downsides, too. This article really resonated with me as someone who lives with a centenarian. I hope you like it, too.
-Kristina
Grandma’s travels.
A few weeks ago Grandma and my aunt went away for a lovely week in the country in the Berkshires. When Grandma got back I asked if she had fun and she said, “Every day, too much to see!” I think these photos prove she enjoyed it more than she was letting on…
Ladies of the Lake.
Ladies at Ventfort.
Atop Mt. Greylock.
With the Tree of the Trinity.
-Kristina
Grandma insisted on dumplings in Chinatown. In the park. In the rain. We had to feed her.
-Kristina
Worrywart
Grandma is having cataract surgery at the end of the month, so I’m taking her to a few preliminary appointments in the next couple of weeks.
Grandma: What if they do something wrong and ruin my eyes?
Me: But you’re always telling me you can’t see. Can it get any worse?
Grandma: That’s a good point. But they’re my eyes and I’m allowed to worry if I want to!
-Robert
