Author Archives: dgermann
Before the elder speaks
Before the elder speaks, we know no possible newness, no future we’d want. :- Doug.
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Learn
Learn something. :- Doug.
Posted in Aging, Caring, Eldering, Family, Professional Caregivers
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Must redefine
Elders must redefine move out the borders set us to seeking fresh meaning :- Doug.
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You, grandchildren
You, grandchildren are sovereign you get to choose eating yourselves to death or living life the vulnerable :- Doug.
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Announcing a new beginning
Elders announce a new beginning announce the new to victims of the old ways :- Doug.
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Criticize by shedding
The elder criticizes the control culture by shedding his or her control, finally being left with only his or her humanity. :- Doug.
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Despair and anguish
Despair and anguish, dance and dream: the works of the elders. :- Doug.
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Good long?
What good the long view of the elders? :- Doug.
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Futures alternative
Elder imagination presents us with futures alternative to the dominating culture :- Doug.
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Reclaim imagination
Reclaim for them their imagination call them by name drive them to decision :- Doug.
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-Your community
You have a community You have a long view for your community Now show ‘em :- Doug.
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Imagination of elders
The prophetic imagination of elders :- Doug.
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Somehow carry
Despair and grief are not the same: we know there is, but cannot see, and do not want, a way through grief to life; we want a way out of despair but expect none. Both lead to giving up; only … Continue reading
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