Monthly Archives: September 2009

Midwest Staycation

by rosemary, September 30, 2009

We have learned that within a few hours drive from Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and other Midwest cities lies an interesting town, full of significant modern architecture. Here’s a taste to share with you: “Driving up to visit our grandkids for a long weekend, we stopped for a few hours to learn more about Columbus, Indiana. One of our friends had told us about all of the beautiful public architecture there – a library designed by I.M. Pei, a bank by Eero Sarinen, among many others – and we wanted to … Continue reading →

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Staycation to Honor Aging Parents

by rosemary, September 29, 2009

Today we have some staycation pictures and a story from an ex-Sandwiched Boomer:“I had taken care of my aging parents, moving them into our home for the last several years of their lives. But I must admit that most of my energies were focused on raising the children so our vacations revolved around them. For years, I had heard from my parents about how they had eloped during the years of the Great Depression and been secretly married for four years. It all sounded so romantic and I tried to … Continue reading →

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Yom Kippur

by rosemary, September 28, 2009

For those of us observing Yom Kippur, we hope for a time of purpose, meaning and peace – today, this year, and throughout life. To read about honoring other significant days, click on the post title above. It links to our article How Observing Veterans Day Can Resonate for the Sandwich Generation.

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Family Vacation in Sequoia Park

by phyllis, September 25, 2009

These pictures trigger all sorts of memories for this family that likes to vacation in open spaces where their grandsons can run free: “This summer we went with our children and grandchildren to Sequoia Park, in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains of California. With huge mountains, deep canyons, rock-filled streams and the world’s largest trees, it was the perfect place to spend family time together. The little guys kept hugging Sequoias and no matter how many of us held hands, we could never totally surround the gigantic trunks. The daily … Continue reading →

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