Family & Parenting

The Passing of My Grandpa Freyholtz

About a year and a half ago, a friend of about 50 lost his father. He described the memorial service[…]

So How Many of You Are Fortunate Enough to Have a Living Grandparent? I have three. I know I’m extremely[…]

The mind and heart of a child: unfettered appreciation, unending possibilities, and the power to make an adult soften[…]

On March 28, 2018, I sat down with Baby Jane and her parents Megan and Bryant of Bemidji, Minnesota, USA.[…]

The future looks very different through the eyes of different generations. A grandma trying out virtual realty for the first[…]

A man marred by heartache, yet he exudes personality and a love of life. I met Reginald in downtown Seattle,[…]

As a boy, the holiday family gathering routine was simple and consistent: There was one feast for my mother’s side[…]

She was 103, but to me she was only about 5. Because 5 or 6 years ago, I got an[…]

Today we revisit a favorite topic on The Periphery: engaging with the elders of our lives. At 36, I’m blessed[…]