Who are "The Toybox Grannies"? Well to
put it simply, we are Dee and ama. Dee is the grandmother of 3 and lives in Ontario, Canada where the winters are cold and long. Ama
is the grandmother of 5 and lives in sunny Florida, USA, but has to dodge hurricanes. We have never met in person but have
been the best of friends for many years. We met online in 2000 when we were both staff members of a web competition. We immediately
formed a bond based on the great respect that we had for each other's artistic talents. It was not long before we were sharing the
joys and heartaches of our personal lives as well. We have worked on many projects together, sharing our thoughts, ideas and
talents. Along the way, as we discovered new tools or techniques we would say to each other..."I have a new toy for my
toybox."....and thus the foundation for "The Toybox Grannies" was laid.
Through the years and across the miles
Sharing heartaches, sharing smiles
Never have these ladies met
But friendship blossomed, grows stronger yet.
With words and paper, Dee does her part
It comes to life, with ama's art.
Two senior ladies with dreams, you see,
That is how The Toybox Grannies came to be.
copyright D.W. Rickard