Tag: Evolving Elder
Evolving Elder: Only Love, Decency, Dignity, and Mutual Respect Can Heal Us
I happen to be in New York City on this monumental day. As I was headed out to the neighborhood Saturday morning green market, the world around me exploded into hoots, hollers and a river of tears .
Reflections of an Evolving Elder: Rethinking Labor in a Time of Upheaval
As I was working in my garden Sunday afternoon I suddenly realized that Labor Day is upon us. I remembered that I had offered my thoughts on last year's observance of the holiday with a certain amount of passion.
Reflections of an Evolving Elder: Mother’s Day Can Bring Both Joy and Grief
As I was falling asleep Saturday night, I vaguely remembered Sunday was Mother’s Day. I thought of a friend who lost her son to gun violence when he was just starting life as an adult. I made a mental note to reach out to her in the morning and then slept fitfully.
Reflections of an Evolving Elder: We Could Blow it Upon Soft Opening
Sunday morning’s COVID report looks good, as it has all along. But this should not be mistaken for a pass to non-vigilance. In a community that has more than its share of scofflaws, that is a huge concern.