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Grandma Spread Out a Lifetime of Old Photos. Pip Insisted on Checking Each One.

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Dozens of black and white photographs fan out across the old wooden table, each one a small window into another decade. Grandma June leans over them in her rolled-sleeve denim shirt, silver braid hanging down her back, fingers gently pinning one picture in place as she studies the faces. A ball of cream yarn, a cup of pens, a soft knit sweater and a bowl of apples sit around the edges. Pip has planted his front paws on the table and pushed his whiskery nose right into the pile, sniffing one print with intense concentration, his silky blue and tan coat spilling over his shoulders.

Sorting through family photos can be a rewarding project for older adults. It is a chance to recall names and stories, share history with grandchildren and decide which pictures to frame, scan or pass down. Writing names and dates lightly on the back with a soft pencil helps future generations know who is who. Storing prints in acid-free sleeves or albums protects them from fading and yellowing. With a small, curious dog around, keep fragile originals out of nose and paw range, since old paper tears easily. A designated spot for your pup nearby, maybe with a favorite chew, can keep the helping to a minimum.

Pip may not recognize anyone in these pictures, but he seems determined to give each one his official sniff of approval before June moves on.

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