Lights. Camera. Action! My sister and I knew the drill by now: come home from the Christmas Eve service, take… Read more Jam Gen Family: Memories of Christmases Past
Tag: Generations
Jam Gen Ethics: The Ambiguity of Lying
I knew Santa’s days were numbered when Son #1, then age eight, told me that there was a “real” Santa… Read more Jam Gen Ethics: The Ambiguity of Lying
Jam Gen Ageing: What’s That You Say?
“You remember what we talked about the other night? My friend … walking … grass … told his dad? And… Read more Jam Gen Ageing: What’s That You Say?
Jam Gen Parenting: The Gift of Gratitude
For what we are about to receive, may the Lord make us truly thankful. Amen. My sons half recite, half… Read more Jam Gen Parenting: The Gift of Gratitude
Jam Gen Love: The Firsts … and The Lasts
For anyone who uses Facebook, you will be familiar with the feature called “Your Memories on this Day.” Unbidden, this… Read more Jam Gen Love: The Firsts … and The Lasts
Jam Gen Drive: Confessions of a White-Knuckle Driver
I have never understood the allure that some people find for driving. I’ll admit it is freeing to own one’s… Read more Jam Gen Drive: Confessions of a White-Knuckle Driver
Jam Gen Love: What Would My Father Think?
My father passed away in May 2017 at age 86. Until the last year of his life when he became… Read more Jam Gen Love: What Would My Father Think?
Jam Gen Outdoors: Gardening Generation Gap
I am watching from afar as my sister and many friends plant their gardens in 2020. The ongoing pandemic and… Read more Jam Gen Outdoors: Gardening Generation Gap
Jam Gen Health: A Call with My Mother
It’s been over ten weeks since I last saw my mother in person. The call informing me that I could… Read more Jam Gen Health: A Call with My Mother
Jam Gen Travel: The Family Cottage
Cottage. Cabin. Camp. Whatever you call it, it means the same thing – an escape from daily life and a… Read more Jam Gen Travel: The Family Cottage