Reflecting on Family, Memories, and Generational Changes

Let me start by correcting an error in one of my columns. I recently mentioned that my paternal grandparents were married for 68 years. Becky, my only girl cousin, corrected my thinking. Granny and Granddaddy were married for 72 years. My grandparents eloped. Granny was seventeen and Granddaddy was nineteen. Reportedly, my Granny’s dad didn’t want her dating Grandaddy. I understan...