In this moving and often hilarious conversation, Steve Harris (aka Rivers) welcomes Linda Childs, the local crossing guard who’s become a legend to the children (and parents!) she serves. Linda talks about how a “retirement job” turned into a calling—sharing powerful stories of kids who greet her, trust her, and even heal through her gentle presence.

You'll hear about:

• The autistic boy who found his voice at her crosswalk

• Why she keeps a spreadsheet of every child’s name and birthday

• How she handles distracted drivers with grit and grace

• The emotional toll and incredible joy of being seen and showing up for others

This is an episode about consistency, kindness, and what it really means to make a difference—without fanfare or filters.

👟 Whether you're a grandparent, a parent, or just someone who needs a reminder of the quiet heroes in our midst, don’t miss this one.

In this episode: – A trip to the ER becomes an unexpected spiritual moment – What “dropping dimes” really means—from sports to the sacred – Stories of Steve’s late father, and why he believes love lives on – How to recognize divine moments in everyday life – A reflection on faith, legacy, and the presence of God in hard times – A beautiful quote from Frederick Buechner on God's subtlety – Why Grandpa Steve believes in a God “in the thick of our day-to-day lives”

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📣 Share this with a friend, grandparent, or someone navigating loss and looking for meaning in the quiet moments.

In a culture obsessed with achievement, titles, and appearances, obituaries quietly tell a different story.

In this deeply moving and surprisingly joyful conversation, Steve Harris welcomes Mary McGreevey, the woman behind the viral project Tips From Dead People, to talk about what thousands of obituaries have taught her about life, legacy, empathy, and meaning.

Rather than focusing on famous people or polished lives, Mary highlights everyday individuals — complicated, funny, flawed humans — and shows why those stories resonate most.

• Why the best obituaries make you wish you’d known the person

• What really matters at the end of life (hint: it’s not resumes or awards)

• How reading obituaries can increase empathy — for others and ourselves

• Why sharing imperfections may be the most loving legacy for kids and grandkids

• The surprising healing power of honest storytelling during grief

• How grandpas (and grandmas) can use stories to connect across generations

• Why “zig‑zag lives” are not failures — they’re often the richest stories

• “The little things are the big things.”

• Why we’re all likely forgotten in three generations — and why that’s freeing

• The power of love/hate lists as a storytelling tool

• Why honest obituaries can be healthier for grief than polished tributes

• How stories create empathy across political, cultural, and generational lines

Mary McGreevey is a writer, speaker, and creator behind Tips From Dead People, where she shares powerful lessons from everyday obituaries. Her work has been featured in Reader’s Digest and beyond, and she speaks to organizations about individuality, empathy, and storytelling.

Follow Mary:

• Instagram / TikTok: @tipsfromdeadpeople

• Mary's Substack\

• Intro Video about Tips From Dead People

The Grandpa Channel is a podcast about capturing the good stuff — stories, wisdom, humor, and hard‑won lessons worth passing down. Hosted by a real grandpa, it’s for kids, parents, and grandkids who believe stories matter because people matter.

📘 Free Resource: Steal Our Best Plays — 10 legacy‑level ideas to help grandpas show up in ways that matter 👉 www.thegrandpachannel.com/playbook

If this episode made you laugh, cry, or rethink what really matters — share it with someone who needs a reminder that their story counts.