Category Archives: Learnings

Elder Parents Journey: Returning Home

Posted on November 18, 2019 by gerrystarnes

My father’s stroke happened near the first of January this year. The journey from the hospital, to skilled nursing care, and then assisted living was very quick, and many things had to fall exactly right for it all to work … Continue reading →

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Three Pillars of Male Privilege in America

Posted on June 30, 2019 by gerrystarnes

I believe that many women would agree with the assertion that male privilege is a significant problem, not only to women but to our society as a whole. As a male of more than sixty years, I am embarrassed to … Continue reading →

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Elder Parents Journey: Meeting House

Posted on April 10, 2019 by gerrystarnes

I returned to the house on Thursday, less than a week later. While there was plenty to attend to, the primary point of this visit was to complete the interaction with the house begun the week before. I was not … Continue reading →

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Transition: Reset

Posted on December 27, 2017 by gerrystarnes

I lean against the heavy door of 2018 and knock as loudly as I am able. It does not budge. I try the doorknob. It is still locked as before. I turn, put my back against it, and slide down to … Continue reading →

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On Being Gentle

Posted on September 27, 2017 by gerrystarnes

What is the attitude I need in order to weather the current emotional swings of these turbulent times? The word “gentle” kept coming up, and I realized that I did not understand what that meant. Continue reading →

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