I remember a few years before my Dad (who was dealing with fatal pulmonary fibrosis) died, my children and I had gone to GA to visit my folks. As my kids were playing a board game with my Mom, my Dad sat quietly in his chair with his eyes closed. My eldest asked him, "What do YOU do for fun, D-dad?" Without pause he said "I wake up in the morning." Now, at my age, I reflect on that often and I'm living as fast as I can. It can be a challenge to find joy these days, but we must remind ourselves that we woke up this morning!
Hi Joy, stumbled across this on FB. Amazing we have known each other since 1976!!! I look forward to reading more. So much wisdom. Yes, schedule a trip to NY anytime. The Hotel Harriet awaits.
You know you’re on the far side of adulthood when you’ve known someone for almost 50 years—and you were both adults when you met! I very much look forward to another NYC/Harriet visit this year. Been too long, and I just scratched the surface last visit… when was it?
I remember a few years before my Dad (who was dealing with fatal pulmonary fibrosis) died, my children and I had gone to GA to visit my folks. As my kids were playing a board game with my Mom, my Dad sat quietly in his chair with his eyes closed. My eldest asked him, "What do YOU do for fun, D-dad?" Without pause he said "I wake up in the morning." Now, at my age, I reflect on that often and I'm living as fast as I can. It can be a challenge to find joy these days, but we must remind ourselves that we woke up this morning!
Oh, how touching. When life gets narrowed down so small, there’s still something to live for.
Hi Joy, stumbled across this on FB. Amazing we have known each other since 1976!!! I look forward to reading more. So much wisdom. Yes, schedule a trip to NY anytime. The Hotel Harriet awaits.
You know you’re on the far side of adulthood when you’ve known someone for almost 50 years—and you were both adults when you met! I very much look forward to another NYC/Harriet visit this year. Been too long, and I just scratched the surface last visit… when was it?
God I love this! What I’ve been trying to do since the Monster was elected the first time.
Another brilliant essay! So much food for thought-- a JOYful diet I feel is as indulgent as chocolate. Thanks for the inspiration.
Oops. I forgot to put chocolate on the list.
some of the non-profits I support - all connected to issues of justice and equity:
o Higher Heights
o Africatown Community Land Trust
o Social Justice Fund NW
o BlackPAC
o Creative Justice
o Jubilee Justice
o Planned Parenthood
o White Oak Farm & Education Center
o National Bail Out
o Northwest Community Bail Fund
o Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
o Technology Access Foundation (TAF)
o Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)
o Sogorea Té Land Trust
o Black Food Sovereignty Coalition