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Welcome to the Education with Grandma Blog
Below you will find essays, articles and posts. To read about a specific topic, click on one of the links below and scroll down.


Barbara Frandsen
Jul 17, 2022
Save Those Sagging Body Parts!
I made a new friend at the YMCA today. Struggling to find a machine to repair my sagging upper arms, a voice suddenly emerged a little...


Barbara Frandsen
Jul 17, 2022
Honoring Our Grandson, Before His Wedding
Our oldest grandson, Lane will marry a beautiful young lady this Saturday. The family has joined in the preparation with a combination of...


Barbara Frandsen
Jul 17, 2022
Giving To Receive the Gift of Christmas
For certain, the Baby we celebrate at Christmas had a humble beginning. And yet, that Jewish baby grew into a remarkable teacher who...


Barbara Frandsen
Jul 17, 2022
WILL EVIL TRIUMPH?
Even in the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, most people still remember that Christmas — this holy day began as a celebration of...


Barbara Frandsen
Jul 17, 2022
Trying to Dress Correctly
Something strange happened when my husband and I dressed for a workout at the YWCA. Just before we stepped out the door, I asked, “Does...


Barbara Frandsen
Jul 17, 2022
Uniting All Americans
It amazes me that some of us with lighter skin tones actually feel superior to our neighbors with darker complexions. How can anyone...


Barbara Frandsen
Jul 17, 2022
Living in Interesting and Challenging Times
Each day, I remind myself, “We live in interesting times.” A second breath adds, “We live in frightening and uncertain times.” Can we...


Barbara Frandsen
Jul 17, 2022
Aliens Landed Just in Time for Christmas!
Oh, dear! What to do? As newcomers in this neighborhood, we want to fit in and be in sync with those who live so closely around us....


Barbara Frandsen
Jul 17, 2022
Banishing the School to Prison Pipeline
Unfortunately, an undeniable connection exists between poverty (the universal crippler) and minority populations. Although separate...


Barbara Frandsen
Jul 17, 2022
Aging Seniors Give It Up Fighting Crime
Chris and I courageously joined the ranks of crime fighters (well maybe not really courageously)! Mystery and intrigue focused our...
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