PASSION FOREVER

  For those of us that are fortunate enough to have a grandmother around, we truly are a lucky bunch. While not every grandmother is the same, I think I can speak for most of us when I say that our grandmothers are essentially our best friends. Not convinced? Let me help: 1. She always has the best food. The cliché image of a grandmother is a plump, sweet old woman holding a platter of steaming chocolate chip cookies. But even if cookies aren’t your grandmother’s expertise, you have to admit that everything always tastes better at her house.  2. She has some great life advice. Grandma has seen it all. She’s dealt with school, love, raising kids, and everything in between. With many years under her belt, grandma will always have a life lesson to share. 3. She supports whatever you do. When it seems like nobody has your back, grandma always will. Even if she disagrees, it will be politely, and she won’t make you feel bad about your decisions. Related:  Thoughtful Gifts For ...

  Have you ever wondered what it’s like being a  nana  (aka grandmother)? Hereunder is a reflection by a woman and her experiences being a nana: There's nothing like spending time with a little child to remind you of why it's thrilling to be alive. Kids are indiscriminate, nonjudgmental lovers of pretty much everything, and their joy is contagious. Not too long ago, I spent time with 2-year-old Azalia, whose response to Elmo, hot dogs and her white plastic pony was uniformly euphoric. "I LOVE it!" she squealed to each in turn. Adults spend a lot of time doing yoga and practicing meditation so as to to feel truly present, while children, whether they're happy or sad, live in the present moment, here and now. They make superb role models (except when they are throwing temper tantrums), and spending quality time with them provides great training for grandparents. We simply have to be in the here and now if we wish to keep up — and prevent them from eating dog food (m...