This is a rant that is realistically due only to having kids in their early 40s, married, and having in-laws. One of my children’s mother-in-law subtly and pointedly insults me, even when she is having dinner at my house. After 11 years, last night finally got to me and hurt my feelings to the point…
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Worrying About Many Things
The difficulty of expressing the now versus the future is heavily burdened by the past. I grew up in the heyday of the 60’s, sex, drugs, and rock n roll. Throw in the major changes in moves to eliminate racial discrimination, and Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty, along with the loosening of pregnancy implications, and…
Washington Post and Rights of Students with Disabilities: My field has moved back, not forward.
To say I was let down would be an exaggeration. I waited with great hopes for the Panel Discussion on the current chaotic state of the education of students with disabilities and the lack of implementation of the requirements of the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). The panel discussants were eloquent, polished in their…
Parental Affection Across Generations: A Personal Reflection
Did your parents hug you? A lot? Never? Only on special occasions? After spending the weekend with my 8 year old grandson I realized that he was okay with hugging me. As a Grammy I want to be hugged repeatedly and in a hard embrace. This is new to this generation, from my experience. I…
Holidays Remembered
The most wonderful time of the year! Yes, the reminiscences flow from the corners of our hearts. Our accumulated memories and treasured ornaments followed through many moves and lives. Each year we would gently unwrap each ornament, remembering what it symbolized, who made the family treasures, and the years of traditions, family, and friends. My…
Looking Back on Cherished Holiday Traditions
Always one to appreciate the many traditions of the season, decorating remains my most cozy memory with my family. As traditionalists we did not display or light the decorations until the Friday after Thanksgiving. Of course, we started with the outdoor lights, decorating the front bushes, and hanging lights along the gutters. Waiting until dark to adjust the…
Opinion | Out With the Old, In With the Young – The New York Times
Our democracy today is dominated by the old, and young people are getting a bad deal. — Read on http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/10/18/opinion/old-age-president-2020.html Isn’t it time for young people to assume leadership and generate energy in this country so we have a fresh start representing the coming demographics?
King Lear’s Message: Aging and Children
Raising children, taking care of aging parents, continuing professional education, working in high-level administration of an agency…all have given way to retirement and relocation. Living at the beach has provided beautiful sunrises and sunsets best enjoyed with strong drink. My three children are successful professionals and I have two wonderful grandchildren, one on each coast.…
Today is the last day I will be thinking of that sweet little boy as my baby. Tomorrow night we will be sharing our last meal in Los Angeles, with his fiancé. The next day 150 people will descend on Los Olivios, CA for his wedding. How does time move along so steadily to stages…
Dad
Today is a day to remember fathers. Not all are created equal and some did not choose to be fathers or stick around to finish the process. Many have and will continue to be nurturing, supportive, and loving dads. My dad was not a perfect man. He was a good man. Born in 1911, he…
Life Gets Better 