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GE, GI, and the future of our safety net
Generational Equity versus Generational Interdependence represents two conflicting theories of how we, as a society, consume government benefits, specifically social security and Medicare.   Generational Equity (GE) posits that children, younger adults, and older adults are in some competition for societal resources. GE proponents argue that this situation becomes more...
Take a chance on love
One day I was married, the next day I was not.  The relationship journey to this conclusion was civil, well-conceived, and cordial. At least on the surface.   Happier apart Twenty-four years of being a couple, raising four children, coping with happiness and sadness, and it all came down this. ...
Memories of a lifetime
I have a lot in common with Epicurus, a Greek philosopher, whose position was that the body and soul die together.  Therefore, I strive to live as good a life as possible, because I believe that's all there is.  What is important is this: whether a person believes in an...
Elders In Action (EIA)
Several months ago, I received an email announcement that after 22 years, Elders in Action (EIA), an organization I volunteered with as a student intern, was ceasing operations. I was blown away, as Elders In Action (EIA) was a fantastic operation.   EIA served a tri-county area in and around...
Story writing
These are the questions that should be answered by anyone putting words on paper.   Many years ago, I taught elementary school, third and fourth grades, in a rural school in Central Iowa. The students loved to hear stories, read stories, and even write their own stories. I would ask...
“The Social Network” 2020
Sitting outside a Lululemon in a local mall, waiting for my wife, I noticed an older gentleman sitting next to me who was on his computer tablet engrossed in a Facebook posting. He smiled as he continued typing.   I assumed that he, too, was waiting for his wife. So...