Tag Archives: Sandwich Generation
Honoring Service on Veterans Day
On this day, November 11, we offer our tributes to the veterans who have served the country over the years and honor those who are serving today. These brave men and women in the Armed Forces put their lives on the line every day, and do so with dignity. We are especially aware of the challenges of service after the terrible shootings at Fort Hood. As we respect their contributions, we can also reflect on what we can learn from those in the Armed Services. “Imitation is the sincerest form … Continue reading
Choose a Topic and Read Some Blog Posts
There won’t be a blog post today as we’re both traveling – Rosemary is flying from Philadelphia to Chicago and I’m off to to Morocco. But tune in tomorrow as we’ll be back on schedule. In the meantime, why don’t you look around the blog. Scroll to the upper left-hand corner of the blue banner at the top of this page and type in the subject that interests you in the white space – empty nest, sandwich generation, mother-in-law, aging parents, woman’s conference? Clicking on the magnifying glass will take … Continue reading
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A Woman’s Nation
Yesterday First Lady of California, Maria Shriver, spoke about ‘A Woman’s Nation’ on Meet the Press. According to this new report, close to 50% of women – compared to less than 30% in 1950 – are in the work force and 2/3 of mothers are breadwinners or co-breadwinners. With this growing dynamic in our society, the question at round tables and kitchen tables becomes: how do we relieve the stress on families? This is the quintessential Sandwich Generation issue. As you well know, women have been struggling for years, trying … Continue reading
