There’s something wicked on my wall A full-size mirror is what they call It waits for me to come on by, To shatter my little youthful lie. I stroll on by with head held high, Feeling very young and spry. But then I catch that wicked gleam, And face the truth in one harsh beam. … Read more
(In recognition of Friendship Day which happened to land on my birthday in 2024) Do you remember the old wooden seesaws or teeter-totters as they were also called? The structure was simple, just a wood board with a centerpiece holding it up. Those boards would age and often were rough and I remember getting slivers … Read more
We hear or see the saying, “I am enough,” thrown around a lot now days. There are all forms of jewelry, sweatshirts, T-shirts, and other paraphernalia with the saying. Somehow, I “earned” a ring with that saying engraved. But am I enough? What does that even mean? I believe this saying came about with the … Read more
I am giving away the book What’s Wrong With Grandpa? to the second person who messages or emails (skwendt59@gmail.com) me, saying, “Send it to me, please.” And if you already have this book, join in anyway, and give it away to a friend. It’s a children’s book addressing misunderstanding, specifically with disabilities with aging. It … Read more
It’s Memorial Day Weekend – Share the Stories America the beautiful along with all the freedoms it offers us. These freedoms were the results of others before us, those who lost their lives while defending our country. That’s what Memorial Day is about, recognizing those who unselfishly gave up their lives for others to have … Read more
Spring Intergenerational Reading & Seeding Event It was a beautiful spring day on May 6, 2023, when we held our Intergenerational Reading & Seeding event at Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge in Westminster, Colorado. We started by looking at the Compassion Quilt and immediately the word understanding was identified, which happened to be our topic of the day! … Read more
Young and old, healthy people generally like to look good. There are many ways to look and feel good, some make sense, and some maybe not. We are constantly getting blasted with ways to look better. Our society has a way of trying to defeat the inevitable. There are blemish treatments, hair coloring kits, wrinkle … Read more
I love May Day from memories of my childhood. May Day is of course, May 1. It was a time of year to welcome the return of spring and new life, after a Midwest winter. What was most exciting about May Day was, May Day baskets! I would make cone shaped baskets out of construction … Read more
I know; I know. We are so ready for spring! But on March 11, we had one more blast of snow at our Intergenerational Reading & Seeding event held at Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge in Westminster, Colorado. Let’s face it, March is the snowiest month of the year in Colorado, and the night before … Read more
Brrrr, it’s cold out there! I love how Valentine’s Day comes in the cold of winter. What a way to warm your heart, lift the spirit, and brighten a dark day by sharing the love! I know some people dislike “Hallmark” holidays and don’t need one to share the love. That’s very true, we can, … Read more