Guest Blogs

Scarlet Turns 21: A Letter from Papa Jamie

A grandfather's letter to his granddaughter on her 21st birthday. Wisdom on identity, relationships, risk, and becoming. For every young…

1 week ago

Telling the Grandchildren

Telling your grandchildren you have cancer changes you forever. Their quiet strength, their brave faces, their whispered “We’ve got you”…

3 months ago

A Grandfather’s Wisdom for a New Generation

In a world of quick texts and fleeting likes, one grandfather reminds us what truly lasts — love, wisdom, and…

4 months ago

Grandparenting as Reductive Art

Just as a sculptor does not force the wood or stone into something unnatural, a wise grandparent does not try…

5 months ago

The Weight and Wonder of Being the Sole Grandparent

Being the only grandparent in a child’s life is both a privilege and a profound responsibility. It’s not about replacing…

5 months ago

When Holiday Traditions Collide

When holiday traditions shift, it can feel like rejection—but it’s really family evolution at work. Learn how grandparents can embrace…

5 months ago

The Grandparent That’s Left

Grief doesn’t ask for permission, but it shows up anyway—with questions, with silence, with stories only you remember. I didn’t…

9 months ago

Honor Grandmother

When considering how your grandchildren view your relationship and what you want your legacy to be regarding you and your…

10 months ago

Dating as Papa Jamie in My 30s and 40s: <br>What I Learned

At first, it stung a little. Actually it stung a LOTT! I questioned if I should even bring it up…

10 months ago

Becoming Papa Jamie: <br >Navigating Grandparenthood in My 30s

Being a grandparent in your 30s doesn’t come with a manual. It’s not something many books or movies have prepared…

11 months ago