In respect, honor, and love for my Dad who would be 100 Years Old this Month!

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

May Day Memories – Another Way to Show Compassion

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

How Beauty and Uniqueness Abound, Snowflakes and People Alike!

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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

How are Intergenerational Groups of People and Floating Bubbles Alike?

How do bubbles and people compare? August 3, 2022 was another Intergenerational Reading & Seeding Event at Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge, Westminster Colorado.  We kicked it off by watching bubbles float while children described them.  We heard: They are pretty There’s so many They have different colors They are different shaped I can see … Read more

Why Intergenerational Connections Strengthens Compassion

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June 1 is Intergenerational Day Have you noticed interactions between young children and older people? Some interactions are cute and sweet. Other interactions show fear and confusion. The way to get positive exchanges between the generations is to bring them together, let them intermingle and enjoy time with each other. Time together reduces fear and intimidation while … Read more