Christmas Pajamas
Christmas always had a sort of repetition that bordered on reverent tradition. Every trip to Grandma’s on Christmas Day included a box with new pajamas.
Thanksgiving
Grandma created an unparalleled familial ambiance on Thanksgiving. She drew up plans and executed them to perfection.
Argue for Sport
Grandma was the resident contrarian. She must have known, and perhaps feared, that one of her grandchildren would inherit this trait. One day I took a swing at the champ.
When Grandma Sabotaged Snack Time
Grandma’s cookies are crummy and sweet, but lactose is a dangerous addition to the treat.
When Grandma Said a Swear
Grandma loses a game, and rather than bite her lip, she opens her mouth and lets garbage slip.
When Grandma Butchered My Bangs
Resigned to her care, Grandma sees an chance to ruin my hair.
The House of the Spirits
Grandmas create a cohesive force for politically and socially fractured families. Without that force, those in orbit often drift away.