PLAYING WITH MY GRANDKIDS

As 2012 begins, I am looking at my life to make changes. These resolutions affect how I relate to my kids and grandkids.

In a desperate attempt to persuade my daughter and her husband to start thinking about having children, I have developed my top 10 reasons to have grandkids.

My Son-in-Law has 10 reasons NOT to have grandkids. Here is his humorous response to my article titled, "10 Reasons to Have Grandkids."

Playing with my three year old grandchild.

Grandparents reveal secrets to successful weekend visits with grandchildren.

You could say I've lived a sheltered life, because when you play in bands, you don't really associate with the audience a lot, It's a very exclusive zone your in most of the time, the band is the only real family you have.

This is a story of me - someone who had meaningless Christmases year after year - and how I finally got to start experiencing what Christmas really means and the joy it brought to my life through my in-laws.

Do you worry about your kids sitting around hour after hour playing video games while they are gaining weight and getting no exercise. Well as a parent and a grandparent I have shared the same worry. I found a great little solution.

Make exercising with your kids a family affair and start the new year with a promise for better health. There are so many fun and active activities to do together!

Apparently people do read classical music and opera essays online. After a recent look at my AC stats, here are my five most read articles and a few I wish were as popular.

This form of permanent body-art can lead you to major disappointment (or worse) if delivered by the wrong hands. Tattoos are permanent, so make sure you are in capable hands with these tips.

It's weird how your memory can play tricks on you. Before I cracked open my old diaries today I had already written the story of how Don and I met. I couldn't believe how far off from the truth that first draft was. I had to scrap it and start all over.

Making ornaments with your kids or grandkids will give you a collection of priceless memories that will be relived each holiday as you pull out these treasured crafts. Make it a special day with carols playing and cookies baking!

This is about spending time with your parent as 2 equal adults and a subtext tour of Fayetteville, North Carolina

I have tried really hard since moving from Florida a few years ago to forget my experience there. With 4 grandchildren who are of a mixed race, I am not going to forget it any longer. The story of Andy Lacasse has opened my eyes.

By putting together an Easter picnic you are able to bring in the Easter theme for the kids while including games, food, and most important family time.

Chopteeth, a 14 piece Washington, D.C. Afrofunk band, was recently nominated for a WAMMIE. The band also played before a crowd of 15,000 at Mayor Adrian Fenty's inauguration. Guitarist Michael Shereikis tells AC about the band and its upcoming CD.

A Story of Grace Through a Time of Trial and Tribulation.