For me it seems wise not to retire: I might stop doing the few community things I am doing, I might no longer have the get-it-started quality of heart. :- Doug.

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Neediness is a gift

Posted on September 20, 2013 by dgermann

Neediness in a conversation is as much of a gift as that by a know-it-all. The commerce is in information through ideas through creativity to real wisdom, and each of these opens the doors to meaningful exchange. It might be … Continue reading →

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Healthy aging tips, beyond physical

Posted on September 18, 2013 by dgermann

Take a look at Dale Carter’s wonderful article. It goes beyond getting plenty of sleep and eating right: http://blog.springerpub.com/gerontology/beyond-the-physical-3-key-tips-for-healthy-aging :- Doug.

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Arrow of increasing capacity to clear the path

Posted on September 12, 2013 by dgermann

There is an arrow of increasing capacity to clear the path, within which we can place various documents and steps. Where would you place Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Representative appointments, Conversation? :- Doug.

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Given a clear path….

Posted on September 11, 2013 by dgermann

Given a clear path (and that does not mean laying out a map; rather getting obstacles out of the way) a person dying can do the things he or she must do, for example, Byock’s tasks of dying persons. :- … Continue reading →

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How many leaves?

Posted on August 31, 2013 by dgermann

How many leaves on you, maple tree? Will you green before turning brown? :- Doug.

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Where you stand affects what you see

Posted on August 29, 2013 by dgermann

Where you stand affects what you see. :- Doug.

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Converse now

Posted on August 24, 2013 by dgermann

Converse Now. :- Doug.

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more ways

Posted on August 23, 2013 by dgermann

Here there is nothing wrong Every here There are always more ways :- Doug.

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Invent possibility

Posted on August 22, 2013 by dgermann

Invent possibility. :- Doug.

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The arc of our lives is long

Posted on August 21, 2013 by dgermann

The arc of our lives is long. At both ends it bends toward earthy rhythms. At these ends others fulfill themselves caring for us. Our loving can be found in letting them. It’s not If but When we will slow … Continue reading →

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Have people to love,

Posted on August 20, 2013 by dgermann

Have people to love, things to do, today and early. :- Doug.

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Sidestep argument

Posted on August 18, 2013 by dgermann

Sidestep argument change the terms, the words, the actions —embrace the other (the other you)! :- Doug.

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Labyrinths stand for elder caring work

Posted on August 13, 2013 by dgermann

Labyrinths stand for elder caring work, and for conversation within that work. You are in a place dark and foreboding, with directions and bits and pieces of information scattered, now a straight line, now a fork in the road. When … Continue reading →

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