About Me
My site, “Grandma Henke” was established in 2007. I retired May 1st, 2007, from a 25 year career as the director of a non profit agency that assists people with developmental disabilities. Lynn is the man I have loved since 1965. We have 5 children and 17 grandchildren and we’ve laughed and cried our way through a lot of learning experiences. Out of the two of us he is the only one who understands how to use the new tv and its various remotes. He is also good at correcting my errors on the computer.
I like to laugh. It’s the easiest way to get through life and laugh lines show character. I’m a simple person at heart. Small things bring me pleasure. Life has a way of working out if you don’t interfere with it too much.
The beautiful Red Mountain you see on the top of my blog is the backdrop to Ivins, where we’ve lived for the last 30 years … down in the southwest corner of Utah.
My motivation for staying on top of technology is keeping in close touch with our large family, half of which live in the Seattle area. My grandchildren and I keep in touch through emails, cellular phones, texting, and Messenger. It makes us feel we aren’t so far apart.
I have loved writing all of my life. It’s just what I do. I love it when something unusual happens because I know when the pain or humiliation is over it will make a great story. I love playing with the words until they fit just like I want them to. I joined NaNoWriMo (NaNoWriMo.com) and wrote my first two novels (which I have postponed editing). It was a tremendous experience and writing fiction again woke up a part of my brain that lead me to crocheting and drawing.
My husband recently retired, we bought a used motor home and have found we have an unusual amount of gypsy blood in our veins. In 2009 we spent 6 months in Washington state and the plan is to do it again this year.
If you enjoy my blog please let me know … I love the attention!
My email is: grandmahenke@gmail.com
Edna Henke
I love your photos of Utah. The love of my life (since 1955) hiked to Angels Landing in Zion back in 1995 — and this cute young thing asked very respectfully how old he was (75) and told him he inspired her!
I’d love to link to your blog on mine. Let me know if this is okay.
Best, Sally
Wow, I like your blog. It has been forever since I’ve seen any of the Henkes. sounds like all is well with you. Ryan sounds good.
Hi Edna, How are you doing? I tired to find your phone and had no luck, so where is the next place to go? The trusty internet. Call me when you can 801-828-0321 Love, Ann
Congrats on your site. You should be applauded foe choosing to stay current on technology. I’m of grandparenting age but my children have made the correct choices and are waiting to get married before having children.
There are so many technology choices one can make to achieve your goals……sharing pictures on line, SKYPE, Google Docs , and other “Free” tools available.
I’d welcome the opportunity to contribute to your discussion
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hi hows it going, heard you were sick last week from mom. i was too i feel you pain how are you now im geting better. BJ is starting to learn how to drive a car on the roads scary. Jons doing good and thats all i have to say about that. on a postive not ron is doing good at the airport. Hows your family doing, hey i also need to get your email so that we Instant messenger each other. love kathy and jeremy
I love your beautiful photo of Red Mountain at the top of your blog.
Hello Neighbors in Ivins
Love your articles. I’m following you on Twitter.
All the Best!
Fred
I LOVE you!!!!
Are you related to any Henke’s from Kansas City or Brunswick, Missouri? My Dad, Albert Henke, passed away in March 2009 and my Mom, Mary Henke, just last week…They had just published a book, “Adventures Under Fire!” about World War II. Just wondering if we are related…
Nancy Henke-Konopasek
I will have to get back with you on this Nancy! I have a brother in law who is really into research and genealogy. I’ll forward him your address! That would be cool if we were! It would give us an excuse for more travel!
I am the Guide to Grandparents on About.com, and I have a new feature where grandparent bloggers can talk about their blogs. If you will click on my link and then click on my picture, you’ll get to a spot where you can email me. I’ll be hoping to hear from you!
I just wanted to say I love your site and it’s so inspiring to see older adults blogging.
I work for an online senior’s magazine and most of family/friends don’t believe that seniors are actually using the internet.