When I was young I fell in love with the music of Joan Baez. I also admired her ardent support for the issues she held dear and her willingness to express herself in the best way she knew: music. I never got to see her in concert because I was less willing to contradict those around me who disagreed with ... Read More »
It’s easy to get caught up in my own thinking, to think that I have the best answers to everything. Sometimes I do! Other times, reality catches up to my and reminds me that the earth is full of people. Some think and believe the way I do while many do not. Sometimes they’re answers and solutions are better than ... Read More »
Every once in awhile I look around various places on the internet to see what I may be missing. I came upon this video about aging this morning and found it interesting. Check it out for yourself. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc4yK0zZ-cQ Face it: we live in an anti-aging society. The only actual alternative to aging is death, though, so why fight aging? Why ... Read More »
I recently noticed a newspaper story about a woman who lives in a building where I used to provide social work services to home health patients. Helen Crossley was about to turn 105 years old. She”s proof that it’s possible to age well, to add value to your community, and to inspire others. Here’s her story: http://wapo.st/17mo2Y3. What treasure do ... Read More »
Todays Gray Matters Valuing the Wisdom & Purpose In Aging Well