This is a growing topic among boomers. Families are spread throughout the country/world and we are scrambling to stay in touch.

I think it would be wise of the airline industry to recognize this and offer grandparent/granchildren fares. Wouldn' that be cool?

I have three siblings who have grandchildren. Two of them have out of state grandchildren. I think it's sad.

I was recently talking about this with another woman. We said that we raise our kids to be independent, to go for it, make the best of themselves personally and professionally...and what happens? They end up far away.

I believe the ones who are away from home feel it too. I'm sure they have monments of wishing they were back in their home town. Don't you think? Just like flipper.