Category Archives: Eldering

This can be a good thing

This can be a good thing. :- Doug.

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Change is scary

Change is scary if you’re the one changed change is also growth :- Doug.

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You are not lost

You are not lost you are right where you need to be :- Doug.

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Beautiful drive

Beautiful drive to and from getting my hair cut. Blue skies, a few clouds suggesting bumpy roads in the sky, just-right cool air. Some light breezes pretty steadily, lots of green, lots of sun, lots of sharp shadows. Nice to … Continue reading

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Children of our children’s children

Children of our children’s children We are When working for the common good :- Doug.

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Respecting

Respecting our elderhood :- Doug.

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at the tip of your

Poet your very own voice is at the tip of your pen! :- Doug.

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Make poetry of everything, & every day

Make poetry of everything, & every day Write, and write again, speak spirit Work is where inspiration shows up The people you meet, the work you are presented Need your voice, your very own voice It is for the ages … Continue reading

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Poetry in elders

Finding poetry in elders Finding poetry in law :- Doug.

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step past the edge of knowledge

A professional is someone who knows Where to step past the edge of knowledge Into the frontiers of curiosity :- Doug.

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Conversation is my fire

Conversation is my fire Conversation is of life The fire :- Doug.

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bury the dull

Attend your fire let the dull bury the dull :- Doug.

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At this end of your life?

What is the work you need to do at this end of your life?   Give or receive forgiveness   Say I love you   Thank   Say good-bye   Complete a relationship   Complete a work   Give a … Continue reading

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gambol!

Two birds each other chase Through the leaves Life extravagant exuberant life! :- Doug.

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Two birds each other chase

Two birds each other chase Through the leaves Life extravagant exuberant life! :- Doug.

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At your age

At your age, have you done what you came here to do, yet? Have you sung your song, written your book, hugged enough? :- Doug.

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Befriending Mom: beyond ADLs and IADLs

Ω 936 Truth: You’ve heard of ADLs and maybe IADLs; let’s look beyond. Activities of Daily Living refer to bathing, dressing, eating, and the like—the basic stuff of life. This is what the ancients called Truth: can you do the … Continue reading

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