Older adults should become leaders of the environmental movement. Imagine the incongruity. The population with the least amount of remaining time on the planet would be those who care the most about humankind’s survival for generations to come. In this…
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It’s safe to say Pope Francis never aspired to be the subject of an essay on the Humble Sky blog. Then again, I never expected the Pope to speak my language. In pontificating about treatment of the elderly to a…
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Sometimes baseball players forget the players that have come before them. Even though the greats are recognized by the Hall of Fame, welcomed back with their “Day” at the ballpark and recognized before all-star games and at old-timers days (how’s…
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It’s damn-near impossible to “holiday” in Italy and not return with some fine leather goods and too many souvenir t-shirts. But, without a doubt, the best thing I came home with was perspective. The impressions left by the cultural distinctions…
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How often do you look skyward and contemplate, “How far does space go?” You’re not alone if you answer “never” or “who cares.” The riddle is so complex that most people duck the question entirely. Faith offers enough resolution for…
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LONGEVITY RULES! (#3 in a series of fictional essays based in reality) You’re about to say something, but remind yourself, “If you don’t care don’t say so.” After all, they’re just a couple of clueless, immature kids. But there they…
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You explicitly requested “No Tomato” when you ordered the restaurant’s specialty cheeseburger. So there’s not much more aggravating than when it arrives with a huge, juicy tomato in the middle. Adding insult to injury, you call it to your server’s…
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LONGEVITY RULES! (#2 in a series of fictional essays based in reality) INTERVIEWER: Hello Mr. Glover and happy 100th birthday! As we discussed, I’m here to interview you for our resident newsletter at Gramercy Manor. So, if you’re ready, let’s…
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The characters in “Grace and Frankie” are not supposed to be the geriatric odd couple, but rather and simply, “very real people.” This is the goal, according to Marta Kauffman, co-creator of “Friends” and the new Netflix show starring Jane…
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LONGEVITY RULES! (#1 in a series of fictional essays based in reality) “Welcome to Rochester Assisted Living.” Yes indeed, with open arms. I think I’ve died and gone to heaven. Who would’ve thought after reluctantly making the move here I’ve…
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