Grand Magazine - July/August 2008 - (Page 4)

contents July August 2008 44 38 Live Long and Prosper We are the role models for our grandchildren’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. By Michelle Briseno-Tucker 44 On the Cover: Peter Yarrow 48 Presents of Mine The lead singer from folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary talks about the joys of growing older as a performer, activist, father, and now—to Valentina, 2—grandfather. Interviewed by editor in chief Wendy Reid Crisp Features 52 Thicker Than Water? 56 The Grand Gourmet If the wishes of the mother-to-be of our new grandchild differ from what we have in mind, it’s our turn to “go along to get along.” After all, there’s a lifetime of giving left. By Erin Gifford The step-grandparent role can be delicate: Children rarely know or care, but grownups do. By Brette Sember 60 So We Are Not Alone 56 4 GRAND JULY AUGUST 2008 COVER PHOTO: Scott Jones Teaching a teenager how to “block cook,” a professional method of helping prepare family dinners. By Fran Weber Teall Despite the grim statistics, teenagers do read books. Why? For the same reason we do: to escape. By Ruth Nathan

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Grand Magazine - July/August 2008

Grand Magazine - July/August 2008
Contents
Grand View: Love Is All That's Left
Isn't It Grand?: Reassessing the Postponed Life
Grand Central
Just So We Know: One Mixed-Up Lemon
Long-Distance Love: Cuttings
Ask Grand: Stuck on Stuff
Grand Gestures: "Thanks for the Ugly Gift"
Tips on Teens: All That Doesn't Meet the Eye
Live Long and Propser
On the Cover: Peter Yarrow
Presents of Mine
Thicker Than Water?
Reunions: White Water, White Knuckles
The Grand Gourmet
So We Are Not Alone
Looking Grand: Suit-Able
Grandbloggers: Why Watch TV When We Can Talk?
Grand Bazaar
Resources
Grand Finale: What Boat

Grand Magazine - July/August 2008