Patricia Harrelson

Do you ever have those days when the unexpected seems to transform your point of view? I had one of those days yesterday. It started at Masters Swim practice when there was a substitute coach at the workout time I … Continue reading

This summer, I set a goal to have each of my grandkids come and work for me. I have tons of chores that need to be done, and I like working with someone. They like making money, and I like … Continue reading

Inspiring is the only word that works to describe Jenny’s triathlon. She smiled her way through the entire event and took 3rd in her age group. That smile was possible because she knew she was fit! She’d trained all summer … Continue reading

The best part of any day is one of those surprise moments! I had one of those moments this week on Tuesday, my homeschool day. I had just finished working with Kyle and Candice when Raleigh, who is home from … Continue reading

Leon and Aliou particularly enjoy skiing backwards. Clare wanted to be part of the action and paid close attention to how Mary Autumn rose to her feet after a fall, i.e with Dearma’s help. The power of the snowplow.

Spectacular weather on the heels of the great snowfall last week, made for one terrific skiing birthday party at Dodge Ridge. Everyone was in high spirits, eager and cooperative, which made equipping 7 Tippett kids and a Harrelson a quick … Continue reading

Getting back to homeschool this week after the seasonal break underscored the simple pleasures in this occupation. How many grandmother/tutors have the privilege of enjoying: a seven-year-old gnawing a chicken leg at second breakfast while doing phonogram drills? the burgeoning … Continue reading

The best thing about the family Christmas gathering, other than celebrating with my wonderful children and their families, was watching the cousins play together. (Athan is a rising pool shark who devoted considerable time at the table) Christmas with cousins … Continue reading

One of my life goals is to take each of my granddaughters to the Nutcracker ballet in San Francisco. This year Gianna accompanied me! She even wore a dress for the occasion, not her favorite garment. She looked lovely and … Continue reading

Mary Autumn was reluctant to enter the world. Not only did she come days past her due date, but her birth vigil was the longest and the most strenuous of labors for Jennie Lou. Little did we know that she … Continue reading