Patti Winker

When Tracy asked me to join The Mom Team here on MomsInABlog, my first thought was “But, I’m a Grandma.” I wasn’t sure what I’d have to contribute to the conversation going on here with all these young Moms.

Then I was given a little pep talk by Tracy and realized that Moms of ALL AGES, even Grand-Moms, have something to say. Granted, my outlook may be a bit hazy around the edges, touched with nostalgia, but there’s something to be said about the “good old days” and how things were done back then.

On my blog RemarkableWrinklies.com you’ll find me taking many trips down Memory Lane. Growing up in the 50s and 60s in a family of eleven kids, there are a lot of stories to remember!

But you’ll also find me sharing my journey into the future, what I hope is a wonderful “second half” of my life. This is the part of my life that I share with my growing family, including two grandchildren, so I want these years to be the best they can possibly be.

Of course, life beyond 50 is proving to be a challenge, but it’s also much more fun than I expected! The challenge is all about aging well – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

As I share my stories here, some looking back, some looking forward, I hope you’ll enjoy reading them. And, if I tend to “wax nostalgic” from time to time, please bear with me. I’ll try to at least have a point, but when you get to be my age, the point softens a bit. But, it’s all in fun and I look forward to spending time here with you.

Thank you, Tracy, for inviting me!

p.s. I also got a bit nostalgic about food and put together a collection of recipes that harkens back to the good old days when dinnertime was all about the family sitting down together over a home-cooked meal. Please take a look at my ebook Memory Lane Meals and take a trip back in time with recipes that are meant to bring the family back to the table.