Category Archives: Eldering
Both feet
There is something well beyond the middling years and we owe it to the grandchildren to jump in with both feet. :- Doug.
Do the reverse
There are experiences where you can wear gloves and goggles and contraptions to simulate the losses of aging. Let’s do the reverse. :- Doug.
Presumed wise
Let’s call every person of this generation “elder:” you are presumed wise until proven otherwise. :- Doug.
Not normal
This is radical, and I think I need to stress the radical nature. Stop downplaying, making it seem easy and normal. Eldering is not normal. :- Doug.
Not fully invented
Human has not yet been fully invented: we need us. :- Doug.
Clean grandchildren
We can clean the minds and psyches of the grandchildren; we can be their scouts. :- Doug.
Clown invitingly
With bodies broken and beaten With parts flopping awkwardly For the grandchildren we clown invitingly :- Doug.
Partnership generations
We are in the best place to invite a partnership of the generations. :- Doug.
First fruits
Invest the first fruits of your day for the grandchildren. :- Doug.
Gentle fun
Gentle fun travels farther than giving advice. :- Doug.
Take a nap
If you can’t think of something better to do, take a nap. :- Doug.
Endowed with complexities
We have been endowed with the complexities of life. :- Doug.