‘Gracie’s Grandfather Makes Trouble’ is based loosely on my husband. But Grandfather’s major problem is mine. Some things bothering me, often things I see in others and which drive me up the wall, are the exact things I need to fix in myself.  And the more I’m bothered- the more I need them!

For this process of self enlightenment to work we need to impose changes on ourselves. We generally will not improve if the improvement is INFLICTED ON US no matter how hard a spouse or the government tries. Yes, parents do some of this inflicting when we are young and some of it sticks because we are so loved by them. We’re loved by our parents almost as much as we are loved by ourselves.

But out in the world we say ,”You’re not the boss of me! So leave me alone.” The world can ONLY be our mirror. But still we must LOOK on our accord. But Gracie’s Grandfather tries to be the an obnoxious mirror! He LOVES to surprise people by illuminating their problems for them. But he does not like to be surprised himself until Gracie gets a hold of him.

Very funny. Get it at Amazon, I find it’s a great gift for particularly kids AND Grandpas.  nancymauerman.com  By the way the lady below just got scrambled, like eggs, inside by Gracie’s Grandfather.

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