Vignettes in Aging – Family
In the last ten years I’ve been feeling sorry for myself about not having any members of my family of origin still around. There were only four of us: my mom and dad and my sister, who was three years older. We were dysfunctional in all the classic ways, but we were a unit. Now, when there is something Read More
Giving Thanks
Today I let go of control – of trying to make Thanksgiving and all these holidays Read More
Every Generation Has Something
When I was a teenager, my parents and grandparents lamented that the “younger generation” was going to hell Read More
Mother and Daughter
It’s easy to convince myself that I’ve grown to be a much better person than my mother ever Read More
Five Questions – Childless Seniors Reflect
There were a couple of reasons why I never had children. The main reason was that I Read More
Christmas: Is It Really Just for Kids?
Merry Christmas everyone! I wish for you a joyous day with family and friends, a day filled Read More