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
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
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
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
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
Weed Your Garden Day is June 13 Weed? What is a weed? Just for clarification, we are not talking only about the plant that has many names such as cannabis, marijuana pot, grass, Mary Jane, bud, ganga, herb, grass, dope, hash, trees, hemp, and “weed. “We are talking about any plant that is rooted in … Read more
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