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Civility Matters
Sometimes it is serendipity. As I resume blogging, I sometimes struggle with a topic. I have been thinking about our fractured world, especially in the US. When I entered my office, a book was beside my desk. It had fallen off the nearby bookshelf. There it was—the inspiration: Choosing Civility: The Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate…
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Cancer Support Helps
As a result of my stint with breast cancer in April and May, I started a Breast Cancer Support Group here at Charlestown. Two other cancer survivors supported me when I needed a trip to the doctor when Dan was not available. I found it so helpful to hear their stories and feel the encouragement…
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Over A Year Later
Can I say that I have been too busy to write? Yes, a year later brings many changes to our lives. Here is a listing of some events. Let’s see what happens in 2025.
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Disrupt Aging
We haven’t made much headway since 2016, as ageism remains an acceptable practice. I remember hearing about Virginia Commonwealth University developing a curriculum about agism for senior living at a LeadingAge meeting. We used the Disrupt Aging videos at a session in July. The program was well received, and we are planning a session on…
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Aging Unbound
May should be an exciting month for us older Americans as we celebrate the many contributions that we make to our communities. It’s a time to show the world that aging is not just about slowing down or having limitations. At Charlestown, where I live, we defy these stereotypes every day, and it’s a beautiful…
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Ten Years as a User Group
This month the authorized Apple Charlestown User Group (CHUG) turns 10 years old. I started it in March 2013 because I am an Apple Fan and missed. the user group experience. I have been leading or organizing topics from September to May for 10 years. The group has a website, Google groups as a mailing…
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We’re Still Here
Should I continue with the blog or not? It hasn’t been settled in my mind yet. I completed three years as President of the Maryland Continuing Care Residents Association, which freed up some time. We cruised to Iceland from Fort Lauderdale ending in Southampton, England, in June 2022. We also traveled to Minnesota to see…
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A Year Later
We survived a year with COVID-19 restrictions. Charlestown did a great job keeping us safe with a “stay at home” program from March to June 24, 2020. Limited dining started then, and carryout service supplemented the meal delivery. Management kept us updated three times a week on administration updates for several months. Masks and social…
Adventures in Travel and Life
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