Many years ago I caught a glimpse of the future. Will my solution then work now?
Category: Communications
Gen-X Anthems
You Better Get Your Shit Together When I realize that I am, once again, lying in bed, chewing on my shroud, a rap song often comes into my mind with a chorus that goes something like this: 5 o’clock in the morning, where you gonna be(male voices, sullenly:) Out on the cornerYou better get yourself …
Rough Week
It has been a rough week on the old homestead. Part 1: Accepting a Paid Caregiver Battle My husband's family has been arguing with his parents about bringing in paid help. Since the pandemic started, my sister-in-law and brother-in-law have been working from home full-time. During that time, my father- and mother-in-law have gotten more …
How to Ask for Help
Or, rather, how not to ask for help. Yesterday, my husband received an impassioned plea for help from his sister, who is caregiving for their elderly parents. The 2011 AARP policy document, Valuing the Invaluable, reported that women who care for older family members, spend an average of 20 hours per week doing caregiving responsibilities. …
A Moment of Change
I had a good night last night. Last night, I presented my 10th speech at my Toastmasters Club. The 10th speech, in Toastmasters, is a milestone speech. When you join Toastmasters, you receive a workbook that lays out the first 10 speeches that you will give. They progress in skill, from just getting up and …
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