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Aristus

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15. Being a step-grandfather.

Reply to True Dough (Original post)

Tue Jul 15, 2025, 12:52 PM

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I have three grown stepchildren who have ten kids between them. There is no biological relationship between them and me in any way. But I'm proud to say all ten consider me their favorite grandfather. I'm happy if that's my legacy.

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Not a bad legacy at all, Lucky! True Dough Monday #6

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Ah, yes. True Dough Tuesday #14

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