My paternal grandfather died years before I was born, and I only knew him through photos. A few years ago, I started looking into genealogy to understand my family better. I learned so much about my ...

Growing up, I was fortunate to have a grandfather who distilled life’s complexities into simple wisdom. His philosophy on happiness has guided me throughout my career and personal life, becoming a ...

For birthdays, we Chinese have a wish: “Cháng mìng bai suì.” May you live 100 years. Recently, my grandpa bested that by two. Selfishly, I want him to keep going, but he’s not the same man who always ...

My grandpa, Hugo Palavicino, immigrated from Chile in the 1970s amid political and social unrest. He settled in New York City, determined to build a new life. He arrived with a small carry-on and $10.

One of the most important factors in my success as an entrepreneur has been the mentors in my life. I strongly believe in the power of mentorship as a tool for growth, both personal and professional, ...

Grandpa and I shared a love of baseball and ice cream, and a desire to have someone to talk to. In the last months of his life, my grandpa had taken to calling me almost every day. I always answered ...

DEAR ABBY: I need a second opinion. My grandfather sold me an old farmstead that has been in the family for 200 years. Last week, he showed me a wooded area behind the barn with a human skull. He told ...

Life lessons from a 97-year-old lawyer of the old school. By Teddy Wayne My wife and I unexpectedly lost our Brooklyn lease in the summer of 2022. With preposterous rents all around us, we decided to ...

I never met my paternal grandfather, but he's always been a larger-than-life figure in our family. Known affectionately by my ...