Category Archives: Eldering

We are ever given the ability to renew our futures.

Posted on April 9, 2012 by dgermann

We are ever given the ability to renew our futures. :- Doug.

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You do not die at the end

Posted on April 8, 2012 by dgermann

You do not die at the end of your story, but in the course of it. :- Doug.

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The redbuds and the pears The cherries and the apples Start the spring with shouts In the shape of flowers Riotous flowers The maples put forth Seeds on the wing The pin oaks get right Down to business New leaves … Continue reading →

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Endings are beginnings

Posted on April 7, 2012 by dgermann

Endings are beginnings :- Doug.

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Even in our last days

Posted on April 6, 2012 by dgermann

There are many parts to the human. Let’s take for instance head, hand and heart. All tire at different rates. The longer our view, the more that is possible to us. The more we see, the more we see. Our … Continue reading →

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If doctors

Posted on April 6, 2012 by dgermann

If doctors have no desire for conversation, then we can take on having the conversation for them. :- Doug.

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The art of the continually unfolding possible

Posted on April 5, 2012 by dgermann

In a law suit our lawyer said, “It’s only about the money.” But now as I consider, life is about What’s possible now? Law is the art of the possible. The art of the continually unfolding possible. :- Doug.

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More than just get you on Medicaid

Posted on April 5, 2012 by dgermann

The work is more than just to get you on Medicaid or some other discreet task; the work is to keep your family in play, your life ongoing. :- Doug.

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elder warehousing

Posted on April 5, 2012 by dgermann

Let’s decry elder warehousing but daily the invitation let’s celebrate! :- Doug.

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Summons or invitations?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by dgermann

For a business to provide care for a senior runs the risk of warehousing—providing a place for waiting for the final summons. Yet…what if we were elders…and had a calling…and were looking for invitations? :- Doug.

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The art of living together well

Posted on April 4, 2012 by dgermann

Law is the art of living together; Elder Caring Law is the art of living together well. :- Doug.

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eldering is an infinite game

Posted on April 4, 2012 by dgermann

Because eldering is an infinite game, we can… :- Doug.

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To be vulnerable

Posted on April 4, 2012 by dgermann

To be vulnerable exposed growing surprised surprising is our work of eldering! :- Doug.

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Life is tennis

Posted on April 4, 2012 by dgermann

In tennis, we need see only the last exchange to know the outcome. Hope exists because life is tennis. :- Doug.

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Elminate boundaries, open horizons

Posted on April 3, 2012 by dgermann

The effect of Elder Caring Law is to eliminate boundaries to life and finance and health: to open new horizons of time, connection, and wholeness. :- Doug.

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I work for the elders of our tribe.

Posted on March 29, 2012 by dgermann

I work for the elders of our tribe. :- Doug.

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This infinite game

Posted on March 29, 2012 by dgermann

Elder Caring Law for me is about playing an infinite game with my clients, the infinite game of life and the purpose is to keep on playing it. :- Doug.

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