Category Archives: seniors

Syphoning Hope

Posted on October 15, 2018 by

“When I was young my ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference in this world.  My hope is to leave the world a little better for having been there” – Jim Henson I think most … Continue reading →

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It’s the Not the Attention We Receive That Counts, it’s the Attention We Pay

Posted on September 29, 2018 by

“When you pay attention to boredom it gets unbelievably interesting” – Jon Kabat-Zinn I became a fan and follower of Jon Kabat-Zinn early in my career as a mental health therapist.  His teachings not only contributed to my job performance … Continue reading →

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The Building Blocks of Youth

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

“To take children seriously is to value them for who they are right now rather than adults-in-the-making.” ~ Alfie Kohn We all like to see our kids enjoying themselves.  We all want to protect our kids however there is a … Continue reading →

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The Road Forward, The Path Behind

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

“One can talk good and shower down roses, but it’s the receiver who has to walk through the thorns, and all its false expectations” – Anthony Liccione  I just read an article by a Chris Lenart describing the involvement of fathers … Continue reading →

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The Precipice of Aging

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

The Precipice For sixty years they had been wed, In thirteen seconds they would be dead, She is frail and oh so ill, But to live without her he has no will. Perching on the precipice high, Holding her close … Continue reading →

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Hodge-Podge and Little Things

Posted on July 28, 2018 by

“Eclectic yet classic with a playful bohemian twist is how I would describe my style” – Alice Temperley    I will borrow Alice’s quote posted above to kick off this little write up.  It’s five o’clock in the morning and … Continue reading →

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Redefining Social Justice – Part 1 Convergence

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

“When you are fighting for social justice, one of my biggest pet peeves is speaking out of ignorance” – Eva Longoria  I have spend a life-time as an activist and an advocate for social justice.  In that time I have … Continue reading →

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