by Christopher | Aug 8, 2025 | Family Stories
Sunday Dinner Wasn’t Optional When I was a kid, Sunday dinner wasn’t optional. It wasn’t penciled into a calendar or negotiated around soccer games and schedules. It was the heartbeat of the week. The Smells and Sounds of Yiaya’s Kitchen By late afternoon, the...
by Christopher | Jul 15, 2025 | Family Stories
When I think back to my childhood, I realize that the most important lessons my grandparents ever gave me weren’t spoken at all. They didn’t sit me down and say, “Listen to this, it will shape your life.” Instead, they lived their lessons. And in the small, ordinary...
by Michael | Jul 10, 2025 | Family Stories
When Grandparents Lived Next Door When I was growing up, I didn’t need technology to connect with my grandparents. I didn’t need screens or apps or even the telephone. My family all lived within a mile or two of each other. My Papou and Yiaya were just down the road,...
