About Nana: Welcome!
Welcome to Nana’s Corner. I’m glad you stopped by.
A little about me: My husband and I dated for three weeks (I was away visiting my sister for the 2nd week which was Christmas) and then he proposed on New Year’s Day. We were married 10 months later. Our parents thought it would never last. That was 36 years ago. We now have three children and two grandchildren, K and Em. My husband, Poppy, has been retired for the past 9 years. (He gets to play with the grandchildren more than I do - I’m sooo jealous!) I am a high school special education teacher in New Jersey. I am presently an in-class support teacher for students with learning disabilities in Algebra 2, English 11, and Career Education classes. I won’t be retiring for another 6 years. That’s ok, I like what I do, except for the commute up and down the Parkway every day. Writing and playing with computers are two things I’ve enjoyed for a long time so my son suggested I start a blog. (He’s a SEO specialist.) My greatest joys are my grandchildren and children so I chose to blog about topics: actitivies, fitness, poems, gifts and gadgets, humor, healthy recipes, and fun things to do in New Jersey with grandchildren - all that impact our grandchildren. Check out my blogging schedule page.
Recently, our son talked me into joining his business in writing for a new project they have begun. Once the site is up and running, I will definitely share it with everyone!
Feel free to leave a comment or send me an email at nanascorner07@gmail.com . I enjoy hearing from other grandparents. Thanks for visiting!
Nana
Updated: 3/29/08
My husband was slow — we dated for four weeks before he proposed! But then we got married four weeks after that. And now we have been married 52 years. We’re all very lucky, aren’t we!
Sally
Comment by Sally Wendkos Olds — February 17, 2008 @ 7:48 am
You seem like a hip grandmother! I didn’t know there were many people in your generation that were good on the computer. Keep it up. Peace
Comment by Jon Campbell — March 4, 2008 @ 7:18 am
Hello Nana! I’m Nana to my grandchildren too! I think we have much in common, although I retired in December…after 44 years as a dental hygienist. It was a job I loved, but my passion has been blind grandmother,reproducing and updating music she wrote recorded in 1949 on 78rpm records. My children’s book was frosting on the cake! It is soooo important for us to teach our children about their roots and continue the legacy.
Pat Wilson (Nana)
http://www.icantseebuticanimagine.com
Comment by Patricia Wilson — March 5, 2008 @ 4:49 pm
At last I get back to you. Life is so active. I was interested to read about your profession. My son works at the local Performig Arts High School and he is the teacher in charge of children who are not ‘average’, those who have hearing or sight problems, those who are Aboriginal or Immigrants. He loves his work.
I look forward to hearing about your son’s project.
Yours,
Brenda
Comment by Brenda Bryant — June 24, 2008 @ 12:18 am