Can anyone identify a short story or teleplay with the following plot or some variant thereof: A grandfather frequently tells his grandchildren about his experiences in the Revolutionary War, pointing to a general's portrait hanging over his fireplace as he sits in his rocking chair. He has one favorite grandson, who grows tired of the grandfather's story. [more inside]
posted by CarolynAMW on May 27, 2009 - 0 answers

I am looking for birthday present ideas for a 95-year-old man whom I barely know. [more inside]
posted by feathermeat on Apr 15, 2009 - 19 answers

How common is the title "Bumpy" for a grandfather? Like "Grampa Joe" or "Peepaw Frank"... do you say/understand the usage "Bumpy Jackson" for a grandfather? If so, where did you grow up? [more inside]
posted by 23skidoo on May 14, 2008 - 37 answers

What activities can I initiate with my substantially-deaf, substantially-blind grandfather? [more inside]
posted by moreandmoreso on Oct 16, 2007 - 15 answers

Any recommendations for NFL related websites that would be interesting for my computer-phobic 80-year-old father? [more inside]
posted by woodblock100 on Sep 10, 2007 - 6 answers

I need gift ideas for my grandfather who is turning 80. [more inside]
posted by disaster77 on Mar 22, 2007 - 14 answers

FamilyEthicsFilter: What duty do I have to my grandfather (or, more generally, to my extended family)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 21, 2006 - 17 answers

An MP3 player for my grandfather: is there something with large buttons and an easy to read screen? [more inside]
posted by allan on Nov 15, 2006 - 12 answers

Gift-Filter: Please help me find a birthday present for my grandfather who hates everything. [more inside]
posted by Sheppagus on Jul 14, 2005 - 21 answers