Philosopher Grandma

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Close-up of a pink bicycle parked by a sign reading, "No bicycles, please."

Why does Grandma break the rules?

Part of crowd at St. Paul, Minnesota, "Hands Off" march, April 5, 2025. The capitol building is in the background.

You marched—now what?

Abstract waves resembling stylized human forms.

When is a family like a cult?

Hands holding a Ukrainian-style Easter egg in a paper towel, perhaps removing the wax.

Easter eggs or "eggs"

A grandfather and grandson work on electric circuits (thank you Bakken Museum!).

Making 'special time' for your grandchild

Close-up of drawers in a wooden file cabinet labeled alphabetically.

Who is your grandchild? Handling labels with care