January 29, 2025

Happy New Year from Sexy Grandpa & Sassy Grandma As 2016 unfolds, we hope you are gearing up for an amazing year! We want to introduce ourselves and ask that you give us a warm welcome. Sexy Grandpa and Sassy Grandma have decided to use this blogging platform to share our experiences and wisdom. With a combined 148 years of experience, we believe we have ideas that can both inspire and enlighten you! We know that you have lots of resources available and that reading someone’s blog is just one of them. We can assure you that what we offer will be well worth your time and your letting others know about our sense of humor will be appreciated. We can promise you it’s unlikely you’ll get this kind of authenticity, edginess and fun from any other online couple. We are a second marriage and tease that our first spouses were a ‘dry run’ for the real deal. We have experienced the joys and sorrows of life and the ups and downs that come over time. Growing old is not for sissies! What growing old does offer, however, is a unique perspective on what’s important, accepting situations over which no one has control and that when all else fails, humor helps. Sexy Grandpa and Sassy Grandma are loving, intimate and each other’s soulmates. We love our life together, remain committed on all levels and best friends. We celebrate all the time – not saving anything for what a calendar dictates such as Valentine’s Day. Each day brings us new opportunities, including unavoidable challenges, that strengthen us, increase our closeness and make us appreciate each other more and more. Now, here’s the edgy reason to really stay connected and it has to do with Sexy Grandpa’s publication. Are you ready for this? The title: Grandpa Does Grandma: The ABC’s of Senior Sex. If the title alone doesn’t create engagement and curiosity, travelling with us won’t be worth your time. If you do love the idea of learning about sexuality and intimacy from us older folks, then you’ve come to the right place and the right source. Why not visit us? (www.GrandpaDoesGrandma.com) We want you to stick with our platform – learn from us – and travel now and always with the joy that comes from really being in love. We have much to share and want to know through your comments that as long as we’re making a difference we’ll keep our blogging going. Stay tuned!

Getting Started Here I am, and the expression, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” keeps popping into my head! At 71 and while feeling young I clearly recognize I’m out of touch and out of sync with the generation that communicates with ‘twitter’, ‘periscope’ and ‘you tube’ to name just a few platforms. (I am comfortable with Face Book, however!) I was brought up with a party line telephone where one had to take turns to use the same number. Just imagine never having any privacy during any phone communication. Oh have times changed! Now, with advanced technology, one can simply choose to communicate anywhere at any time to anyone in a massive way! Why am I telling you this? Because my crazy husband, Sexy Grandpa, got the idea to write a book (Grandpa Does Grandma – The ABCs of Senior Sex) and has all of a sudden decided we need to broaden our messaging in a ‘bigger way’ using advanced technology to share the book, our story and lives so others can benefit from both our experiences and wisdom.  Are you still with me? The book was written with my permission because we did agree it was time to dispel any notions about sex and aging. We just didn’t consider that anyone other than our generation would really be interested. Boy, were we in for a surprise! Many of our young readers and followers found us amusing, to be admired and that we were actually setting a good example as to what one can do and expect as we age. Hence, using online tools to spread the word about sex, aging, intimacy and a life of fulfillment was the step we had to take if we were going to enlighten and educate more followers. Now, I’m a student. While I’m a college grad, have a master’s degree and weathered many storms over the years, one would think I’d find the basic online technology tools easy to maneuver! Wrong! I’m actually taking lessons! I want to feel comfortable with a ‘selfie stick’. I want to feel broadcasting my vulnerability to whoever wants to connect easy to do. I want to prove, in fact, that one can teach an ‘ole dog new tricks’. Why you might ask? To prove that being good at anything (sex included) takes time, practice and willingness to learn! If I have your attention, please stay tuned. I sure would like to impress our 3 kids and family that Sexy Grandpa and I can engage, inspire and entertain even at our age. We’ll be sharing our story in print and with videos. Stay tuned. Sexy Grandpa and I are counting on you to keep us young at heart. ~Sassy Grandma

Making Progress My marketing team is telling me that I have to blog on a regular basis. I’m not regular in anything I do but I am, without a doubt, eager and willing to learn. It’s seems like my life is going in reverse. I believed as I got older I would happily become content to be a member of the “V” Generation. You know, Vitamins, Viagra and Vibrators. Frankly, I am enjoying that life. I’m well into vitamins and a little technology to help the sex life move forward is not a bad thing. Viagra…well I can’t speak to that since Grandpa hasn’t had the need to experiment with that particular drug as of this date. Until now, my entire being has been concentrated on keeping Sassy Grandma satisfied in the bedroom. Well, while that’s still a priority, I’m sad to say that now my life is being consumed with Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Google and most recently Periscope. Learning new technology at my age is a somewhat daunting task. But, as in everything I do, I’m up to the challenge. Stay in Touch…Sexy Grandpa.

Making Progress When I wrote my very first Grandpa Does Grandma blog, Sexy Grandpa was watching football (typical Sunday activity) and not aware of what I was up to. Feeling very enthusiastic and proud of myself, I was eager to share my thoughts with him and waited patiently for the game to be over. Well, it sort of went ok and honestly, not what I expected. I read him my Getting Started post and the first thing he said, “Boy, do I feel pressured.” What? I had to quickly remind him this whole journey was HIS idea. The last thing I want from this unfolding adventure is competition or pressure. I guess once Sexy Grandpa wrote his book, he thought the task of writing and marketing was over. Now that we’ve committed to share more of us with all of you, this is about ‘let the writing begin’. Gently, I reminded my loving husband that this whole process – learning, writing and sharing was a commitment we both agreed to carry out. I also mentioned that benefits were definitely contingent on his engagement. Guess what? When Sexy Grandpa heard the word ‘benefits’, his entire attitude changed! In our relationship, benefits often surfaces as the #1 way to get my guy to get going and to agree to do what needs to be done. Hey, it that what it takes, I’m all in (figuratively and literally). So, we are slowly making progress. We’re about to do our first video – the two of us having a Saturday night date/reception evening in celebration of my contributing The Foreword to a newly released book, The Voice That Changed Everything. While we often prefer to stay home on Saturday evening, cuddle up to watch a movie, make popcorn and express gratitude at being together, it’s a treat to get all dressed up to have somewhere special to go. Sexy Grandpa and I are having fun so far (in spite of a few glitches) and hope you are as well by connecting with us. As always, stay tuned. We’re counting on you to keep us young at heart. ~Sassy Grandma

Going Out without A Kiss Sexy Grandpa and I have rules. Well, they’re not really rules. They’re more like unwritten understandings. For example, we never (and that’s the truth) get into bed without each other. If I’m tired, I may stretch the time and the reverse is true. Bottom line, we go bed, together. Another understanding, affection is a key component to our closeness. We greet with a hug; we take time for hugs during the day/evening. This small gesture is warm, reassuring and ultimately gives Sexy Grandpa what he wants when he shows nurturing toward me. (a.k.a., benefits) So, you’re thinking, what does this have to do with ‘Going Out without A Kiss’? Not long ago, I was out from 7:45 am (pool aerobics), followed by a meeting and luncheon and finally raced home at 2 pm to spend ½ hour with my husband before a doctor’s appointment at 3:30 pm. I chose to set aside time with Sexy Grandpa rather than go directly on my way. Well, when I got home, he was on the phone – yelled out “Hi” and continued his conversation. I couldn’t believe it. Gone for 6 hours, I surely expected spending time with me instead of on the phone would be HIS priority. WRONG! I kept busy. I read the mail. I checked for online messages, changed my clothes, grabbed my cell phone and keys and yelled out “See you later.” “Okay” was his response. That’s it. I really felt the emotion of it all when I got in my car and started on my way. ‘That’s it’, I thought. A call with a friend became more important than me! What happened to hugs, affection and happy to see one another after almost a day apart? While, I knew better than to focus on this one, isolated incident, I simply couldn’t shake off my disappointment and resentment. I made a decision. This would be the first conversation when I arrived home! Clear the air. Share my feelings. Offer forgiveness and move on. Guess what happened? Soon after I left, Sexy Grandpa knew exactly what had happened, felt horrible and proceeded, unsuccessfully, to catch up with me. When I returned home, just as I was getting started with my rehearsed communication, he said, “Please forgive me. I can’t believe I got so caught up with my friend that I neglected you.” He told me he tried to catch me before I got to the elevator….I was already on my way. Can you imagine, we BOTH felt terrible. We BOTH recognized how we short changed one another by not taking time to BE with one another. Hence, going out without a kiss is not going to happen again. At least that’s our plan. Stay tuned. We’re counting on you to keep us young at heart. ~Sassy Grandma

Just Asking Sexy Grandpa got challenged to write: Grandpa Does Grandma: The ABCs of Senior Sex. A young woman was curious and asked him if ‘the older generation’ still has sex! Can you imagine? First, her having the nerve to even ask the question and second, the nerve of my husband to decide to write a non-fiction book about it! Well, we really thought ‘the book!’ would mostly appeal to our generation. Wow, were we mistaken. As we shared the story, it was actually our children’s age group that found us, the book and subject very enlightening! Without patting ourselves on the back, it seems, and without that intention at all, we are setting an example with all age groups of what’s possible when love, intimacy and commitment continue well into the latter years of life. So, we’re just thrilled that our readers span a wide age group. What does this have to do with the title of my blog: Just Asking? For me to enlighten our followers, to engage you to expand your thinking by being open minded, I want to be sure that my thoughts, ideas and insight are resonating with you! Are you enjoying what I share? Are you letting others in on our secrets? Are you following along? Have you visited our website: www.GrandpaDoesGrandma.com and downloaded Sexy Grandpa’s PDF on the Myths of Senior Sex? We want everyone, everywhere to know that we are committed to enhance your life by engaging in lifetime intimacy with the person you love. Please post comments. Please send our ideas along to your contacts. Stay tuned. We’re counting on you to keep us young at heart! Sassy Grandma

Keeping Up with Technology As I write this blog, I’m realizing just how out of touch with technology I am. Admittedly, I continue to struggle with You Tube and Twitter. I spend hours watching YOU TUBE Videos and now, to my surprise, Sexy Grandpa has his own YOU TUBE Channel. I’ll share more about that at a later time. I’m trying my best to figure out Twitter with its hash tags and it’s limitation of 140 characters. While I continue to work on it I find it extremely difficult to say anything in 140 characters. After all, I’m an author of several books and I need to express myself fully. Now, let me talk about Periscope. I realize that Periscope has many merits, most of which I am sure I have yet to discover. Yep! I downloaded it to my iPhone 6s (at least I have the latest iPhone) and for the last several days I’ve been staring at the app because I can’t even figure out how to reverse the screen. I have a lot to say but I’m not sure how to publish it and then turn the video off. Hopefully, by the time you read this blog, I’ll be closer to resolving my own limitations. Of course, then there’s the Selfie Stick; technology at its best. I’m saving my comments on “the stick” for later. Stay in Touch… Sexy Grandpa

Competing for Steps Sassy Grandma wears a Fitbit. It’s the tiny one that fits in a pocket, on a waist band or hooked to a baseball cap. I’m a big water aerobics fanatic, so I wear it on my UCONN cap and log 10K steps every morning for the hour I’m in the pool. That time is a great start to my daily goal. Sexy Grandpa tried to talk me out of the purchase and not because of the cost. “You are already motivated” was his comment and couldn’t figure I could do anything else to increase my commitment to health. Well, once I began bragging, he decided to step up his game (maybe less time in front of t.v. watching sports?) and was willing to make the attempt to get to his daily goal also, 10K which is the same as mine. Not long ago, we experienced a wonderful vacation/adventure during a cruise in Southeast Asia. Of course, both of us wore our Fitbits every day on land or sea. Let me tell you, when you log 15K+ steps in a day and on some outings close to 20K, THAT’S motivational. We had fun comparing stats and did more walking than we might ordinarily (skipping cabs or buses) to offset heavy cruise eating! When we returned, we have continued to ‘compete’. Some days I’ll ask Sexy Grandpa to do an hour of mall walking with me. If his Fitbit number is low, I get a “Yeah, sure.” Can you imagine? He is actually willing to go up and down between levels just to keep up with my success? It’s so easy to fall into a rut. I suspect the same thing every day seems to be the norm for most couples. (and, sometimes for us as well.) Even this small change of behavior has enriched our lives. While I’m not willing to say Grandpa’s walking with me earns him benefits, I will go on record that he looks great, feels healthy and has increased his energy. Will leave the rest to your imagination. Stay tuned. We’re counting on you to keep us young at heart! Sassy Grandma

Television Lately I’ve been getting some heat from Sassy Grandma because I’ve been watching so much TV. Well, we’re almost at the end of college football season and well into the NFL and beginning the PGA season so I suspect that trend will continue. One particular evening, while engaged in meaningful conversation with grandma, she casually asked, “Honey, why do you spend so much time watching television.” It was a fair question and immediately plunged me into deep thought. After several seconds I replied, “Sweetheart, I do my best thinking in front of a wide screen TV.” She stared at me with a bewildered look on her face. I also tried to convince her that watching television allows me to spend more time with myself in an effort to better understand myself so that I could better understand her. Now she was totally confused. She was under the false impression that I actually watch a program from beginning to end. Nothing is further from the truth. My “can’t live without” remote control should really be tagged the Random Remote Control. I simply randomly surf the channels looking for a reason to randomly surf the channels. This activity further illustrates my thinking process. I obviously believe there is something more exciting on a channel I am not watching. If I were honest, I would admit that, for the most part, I already know the outcome of the game or the conclusion of the movie I have already seen five or six times. Maybe we will begin to understand why we’re so hung up on watching sports, sex, and action movies. We find ourselves living vicariously through our TV heroes. Admit it! We all want to live a James Bond life, be a quarterback facing a game winning opportunity, or simply be Tiger Woods while he was still winning major tournaments. It’s not going to happen. Not from the couch or the EZ boy recliner. Stay in Touch…Sexy Grandpa