Category Archives: FAMILY
WWTBS??? Translated: What Would The Babushka Say?
I have been informed by several people that I went too far in my last post. I shouldn’t talk about poo and I shouldn’t read Bon Appetit on the can. Also, the window thing bugged a few folks. I have … Continue reading
Like Great Grandfather, Like Great Grandson
The kid likes to hear stories about my grandparents and I am able to provide him with many tales. He giggles that my Ukrainian grandpa had me drinking coffee when I was five (the beginning of my life long … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day Mommy!
I have an incredible mom! I have an amazing kid! And I am sandwiched between these two wonderful people, bookends who taught me unconditional love. These are some of the things I love about my mom: We talk everyday- sometimes … Continue reading
Death and All The Fun That Goes With It
“Honey, would you mind if Sister Diane gave the eulogy?” “What eulogy Mom?” “The eulogy at my funeral.” Oh for the love of all good and holy and sane… Usually I would indulge in a few “yes moms”, but this … Continue reading
Grief and Food and Memories
This is for James McDermott and for Mac and Amy McGinley. I had many happy meals in your homes. Rest in peace. Nothing brings out a good casserole like a funeral. I love funeral food and I don’t think I … Continue reading
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…a few years ago
This essay was originally written as a contribution to a Nashville Writing Mamas evening in the summer of 2008. I spent a significant amount of time avoiding my summer vacation. While most people are packing their swimsuits, beach umbrellas, and … Continue reading
Where I Am From
WHERE I’M FROM By GiGi Rose September 23, 2010 I am from comfortable, well-worn easy chairs, from endless mugs of hot Lipton Tea and shelf after shelf of peaceful angels and war-ridden books. I am from the … Continue reading
An Old Cousin Died
I have a cousin that died last night. Now don’t get too caught up in grief for me. She was 90 and had been really suffering with her illnesses over the last several years. But I really did like her. … Continue reading
January 14
Today would have been my parents’ 60th wedding anniversary. Ten years ago when no one in my family had died yet and all were still talking and getting along and there were only new babies and no divorces, my two … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Stories
I just read a really funny article about badly behaving relatives during holiday meals and get-togethers. My holidays have been fairly drama-free since becoming single-meaning-no more in-law stories. But in my past… My in-laws have never been known for having … Continue reading
