Monthly Archives: July 2011
The works of aging
Meaning, identity, loss, transcendence, despair, laughter, tears, undone, undoing, teaching, spirit, leaving, review, learning: these are some of the works of aging. Here is hope in dying. The specific hope will of course be different for each of us and … Continue reading
Done the impossible!
After years of toil and worry we have finally done the impossible: we have changed something from black to white: our hair! :- Doug.
Family projects
I work with families on family projects. :- Doug.
head & heart & head alone
Caring is of the head & heart Care is of the head alone :- Doug.
What is eldering?
What is eldering? Grandmother dandling a baby while Tending a teary 5 year old Grandfather taking grandson fishing for Any man to man talks it might occasion One at the picnic whom people Seek out for advice, presence :- Doug.
Remind elders of their
Remind elders of their wisdom, ask them about it, invite. :- Doug.
I nearly remember you
Great grandmother I nearly remember you great grandson I hear you coming I stand in the midst of generations & watch & speak & be :- Doug.