Monthly Archives: November 2018

We have—we are—an additional generation. This widespread longevity and health presents us the opportunity to fashion elderhood for the good of generations. :- Doug.

What are the responsibilities and joys of elderhood? :- Doug.

It is not about us receiving affection, but for the grandchildren finding and pointing up the role of affection. :- Doug.

The turning point is that as our orbit shrinks economically, it can expand foundationally, in what lasts. In choices. For the oncoming generations. For ourselves in deciding to help. :- Doug.

There is something hidden in tiny things, seldom noticed: it flows. Perhaps it is affection. Perhaps generativity. It flows downhill. :- Doug.

I need to remember that my task is not to convince people to become elders; more it is to find and encourage those who are, in whatever stage of their elderhood. Inkling, surprised, beginning, advanced: elders help elders. :- Doug.

What does it mean to you to fulfill the role of elder? Does it scare you that people might look to you for wisdom? Is it on a pedestal too high? Does the idea lack concreteness? Do you feel left … Continue reading →

This eldering won’t leave me alone. I am wrestling over whether it has truth and value. Truth in the sense that there are thousands of ways of being elders; value in the sense of how can we ever capture it … Continue reading →

Try on some of the roles available to elders for 6 weeks. Design roles to fit you. :- Doug.

What might be the long-view criteria for the future generations? Cookies, puppies, work well loved, wind, wet, stories, conversation…? :- Doug.

This course asks, Is it possible the living world of the grandchildren can be better than this one? Can we help? :- Doug.