Pickles by Brian Crane for January 21, 2021

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    stairsteppublishing  almost 4 years ago

    Over scheduling kids is not a good idea nor is no scheduling dotting grandparents.

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    Templo S.U.D.  almost 4 years ago

    the only time my father and I have time to be with our grandsons/nephews is when the boys’ parents bring them over to Washington all the way from New Jersey… so we settle for my stepmother’s grandchildren for they live in the county as us.

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    Concretionist  almost 4 years ago

    Huh. New arc, I see.

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    Mikey Jay  almost 4 years ago

    I saw a photo online that depicted I am assuming a young granddaughter sitting at a restaurant table with her grandfather. The old man just sat there looking at his granddaughter intently looking at her smart phone. I thought it was a sad commentary on the state of affairs these days. The girl did not know how long she would have their grandfather and it appeared as if she took him for granted. It is so easy to do with others in our lives. We think we will have them forever. My dad went to work one morning when I was 5 1/2 years old and never came home. He died on the job that day. Please take time to be with your loved ones. None of us know how long we will have each other…

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    GROG Premium Member almost 4 years ago

    Nose hair, ear hair, everwhere hair but covering my scalp.

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    wiatr  almost 4 years ago

    I hate it when they ‘fence’ with the mustache hairs. The itch is tremendous.

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    californiamonty  almost 4 years ago

    The song “Cat’s in the Cradle” comes to mind for some reason.

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    jagedlo  almost 4 years ago

    So no scheduled time for fun?

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    Ubintold  almost 4 years ago

    How come I seem to see the kid over at the grandparents a lot?

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    phredturner  almost 4 years ago

    Nice though that they live so close by

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    Breadboard  almost 4 years ago

    Sylvia …. Nelson needs kid time in his life ! What you just read off sounds like a never ending Taxi ride ;-)

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    Acworthless  almost 4 years ago

    I wonder which one Nelson will remember 20 years from now — karate class and soccer practice, or sitting in the park feeding the ducks with his grandpa?

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    Redd Panda  almost 4 years ago

    Was the old guy going to feed the kid to the ducks? Harsh.

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    Ralph Newbill  almost 4 years ago

    And so the child has no chance to explore, is conditioned to do and go where’s he’s told….

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    Zebrastripes  almost 4 years ago

    Ridiculous! Why do parents feel they always have to have their kids join everything! Kids need to be kids, and play outside, use their imagination and not be in such a structured environment everyday of their lives! It’s fine to do a few things but when do they ever have time to be “just me” kids?

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    cubswin2016  almost 4 years ago

    Nelson must be a robot.

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    Grace Premium Member almost 4 years ago

    My bet is lots of grandparents out there today want to send this to their kids so they can see their grandkids more. I know I do.

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    heathcliff2  almost 4 years ago

    How much is too much beyond school and associated activities?

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    mjhoshaw  almost 4 years ago

    If Nelson is so busy, how is it that he is so often at the grandparents’ house?

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    Watchdog  almost 4 years ago

    Best time for any kid is Grandpa-Grandma time; country needs more of it.

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    Linguist  almost 4 years ago

    My oldest grandson and his mother lived with me for quite a while, when he was growing up, so we spent a lot of time together and formed a tight bond. He’s grown with a child of his own now, but we’re still close, and even though he’s a continent away, we stay in constant communication thanks to the internet and Skype.

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    HarryLime  almost 4 years ago

    I’ve 2 wonderful and busy granddaughters who relish their extracurricular activities (church, basketball, goofing off), but there is always time for Grampy, who has all the time in the world for them.

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    StevePappas  almost 4 years ago

    And yet Nelson seems to be over at Grandma and Grandpa’s all the time.

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    ForrestOverin  almost 4 years ago

    “In that case, Sylvia… Would you like to come with me and feed the ducks?”

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    MuddyUSA  Premium Member almost 4 years ago

    My wife is always reminding me about my nose hairs!

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    mistercatworks  almost 4 years ago

    It’s good to have one of two appointment a week for educational or athletic training but “overbooking” a child is a recipe for misery.

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    stillfickled Premium Member almost 4 years ago

    Don’t go away mad, Gramps, just go away.

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    RonAllbritain  almost 4 years ago

    and ear hair too

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    BeniHanna6 Premium Member almost 4 years ago

    You need to ask the kid whether he really want’s to do those things or be with his grandfather. Way too many parents bury their kids in BS activities.

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    zeexenon  almost 4 years ago

    Like sand through the hourglass … one way… www.youtube.com/watch?t=21&v=kGE2wAbGx-M&feature=youtu.be

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    vjorgensen54  almost 4 years ago

    how does nelson spend so much time at the grand parrents house when hes so busy?

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    tinstar  almost 4 years ago

    I always did wonder about parents who would schedule their children for activities to include such things as martial arts, and playing an instrument. Depending on what martial art it is, some break boards, etc., and that can severely impact (no pun, intended!) their ability to even practice an instrument.

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    Sue Ellen  almost 4 years ago

    I’m so glad I grew up in a time and place where it was safe to be a free range kid.

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