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Last week we began to talk about ways to connect with your aging parents and perpetuate the values they hold dear. Here are some more suggestions to guide you in this process. Talk with your parents about their past and the stories of their lives. Their tales will become a part of how you remember them. Through you, the history of your parents will be preserved from generation to generation. Look through their old photographs and listen to the memories they evoke. Video tape these conversations to have a lasting … Continue reading
Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming author Carol D. O’Dell to our blog as she continues her virtual book tour and answers our questions about her new book, Mothering Mother. Carol’s memoir is bitingly humorous and unflinchingly honest as she narrates her feelings of the moment — love, grief, humor and even bitter resentment. When Carol’s mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and a heart condition, Carol’s decision not to put her mother “in one of those homes” had far-reaching consequences for her family. She learned to mother her … Continue reading
While watching the 4th of July fireworks from the beach with several thousand of my follow Angelenos, I felt a great sense of community – as well as fun. And hearing our young grandsons tell us, with such glee, about how they had ridden their bikes – without training wheels! – in their local Independence Day parade, I thought, what a glorious day. Although scrolling through the news on the internet or watching it on television may sometimes leave you with a deep sense of sadness and dread, getting out … Continue reading
