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17 hours ago

Old is When 2

Royce Shook · Please note that these statements are intended to be humorous and based on stereotypes I have heard as I got older. We need to understand that the people saying these things are not meaning to offend, but are trying to be funny. I only take offence if it is a younger person (unde ...

5 months ago

Intergenerational projects can fail

Royce Shook · Not all of the ideas I presented work the first time, there is resistance from some seniors to working with and getting to know younger adults. Here are some potential reasons: · If the activities or goals of the project do not resonate with participants, they may become disinter ...

5 months ago

Intergenerational bonding ideas

Royce Shook · At the senior center, I am president of, we are working on building some bonding between seniors and youth under the age of 19. We believe this can be a great way to foster mutual respect, understanding, and appreciation among different generations. Here are some ideas that we ar ...

8 months ago

What is the concept of reinvented capitalism?

Royce Shook · What goes around, comes around is the old saying. I have been hearing and reading about reinvented capitalism as if it were a new idea. Reinvented capitalism is not a new concept. We have discussed the idea of incorporating social and environmental responsibility into capitalism ...

1 year ago

Brand New Day

Jim Murray ·

1 year ago

Do you need a resume in today's labour market?

Royce Shook · I have read about the idea that job hunters no longer need a resume. I disagree. · In the past, employers have given top priority to an applicant’s experience, so having a chronological compilation of your work history was a good idea. These days, the focus has shifted to an empl ...

1 year ago

Ideas to help save

Royce Shook · I don’t know if you had this program growing up, but I did. In elementary school, we had a program where we could open up a bank account and deposit a weekly amount. I think it started when I was in grade 5 and lasted through grade 6. I did not continue it when I went off to grad ...

1 year ago

Opinion

Jim Murray ·

1 year ago

Brand New Day

Jim Murray · A lot of people have pretty strong opinions about the Saudis. But in this particular regard I think they are showing incredible foresight, in terms of what their country could come to represent to the world. Hopefully this will be a model than other countries can emulate. · NEOM ...

1 year ago

How to Walk Away

Royce Shook · Life is full of transitions. And your transition from a busy life to the more relaxed lifestyle of retirement has its fair share of adjustments, too. From retirement from a full-time job to learning how Medicare works to becoming a full-fledged member of AARP, your move to senior ...

1 year ago

Opinion

Jim Murray ·

2 years ago

Should you age proof your house?

Royce Shook · Maybe my wife and I are in denial. We've been talking about ageing, and I have thought about whether or not we should prepare to age in place by getting our home ready for the possibility that we might suffer an age-related disability. · My wife from time to time has issues with ...

2 years ago

THE CURRENT TOOLS OF MY WALKING TRADE

Jim Murray · THE CURRENT TOOLS OF MY WALKING TRADE · When I was getting up this morning my eye was caught by the way my walker and cane looked in the morning light. These are my companions, and have been for the past year and a few months. Thanks, in part to them and a lot of stubbornness, th ...

2 years ago

BRAND NEW DAY- NEOM

Jim Murray · Every few days I will post one of these piece on countries, people and businesses that are working to be part of the environmental solution. If you have a know of a company like this. Leave me a link to them in the comments and I will write them up.

2 years ago

Post from Jim Murray

Jim Murray ·

3 years ago

Thanks for your support

Royce Shook · Just a note to say I am thankful for all of you who read my thoughts and ideas. · I started writing when my grandson was born with the idea that one day when he was old enough he would read some of what I have written to get an idea of what his grandfather was like, what I consid ...

3 years ago

Volume 12: The Circular Economy & What It Means • Solar Roadways: A Little Idaho Company With a Big Renewable Idea • Denmark’s Offshore Wind Plant Will Power 3 Million Homes

Jim Murray · The Circular Economy & What It Means · This article on the World Resources Institute web site, does a great job of explaining just what the circular economy is, and just how important a role it will play in our continued survival as a species. · The Circular Economy in A Nutshell ...

3 years ago

It is nice to be popular..

Royce Shook · When I was growing up and still to this day, I use the saying “It is nice to be popular, but it is hell to be the rage.” I am involved in many activities as I am sure most of you are. Over time I have discovered the gift of being able to say no to those activities that are intere ...

4 years ago

One Writer’s Creative Methodology. Works For Me. Might Even Work For You.

Jim Murray · “I wish I could write you a melody so plainThat would hold you dear lady from going insane · That would ease you and cool you and cease the pain · Of your useless and pointless knowledge” · ~ Bob Dylan, Tombstone Blues ~ · Author in Source Title · There are a number of very good ...

4 years ago

Carry me away

Royce Shook · Do you ever get carried away? If so - ask yourself this: · "Who does the carrying?" · Do you get carried away by other people? Do you get swept up in their ideas, their plans, their enthusiasm? Or do you get carried away by yourself? · It is far to easy to be carried away by o ...

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