A Quick Story Years ago, when Mikelle and I were living together in our high-rise condo in Denver, an older gentleman moved into the unit across the hall. He had lived a big life. He was a retired deputy director of the FAA, had owned his own home, traveled, worked, and built a career filled
At the Intersection. Read More »
August is a funny month. The crickets are chirping. And according to my Great-Aunt Bernice, that means the first frost is six weeks away. I have no idea if Great-Aunt Bernice was scientifically accurate, but I’m not about to argue with her. She had a way of saying things that made you believe she knew.
Still Becoming. Summer, uncertainty, and making room for what comes next. Read More »
Six Steps for Building a Life That Can Bend Without Breaking Years ago, I wrote a blog called Five Steps to Secure Your Child’s Future. President Obama was in office, sequestration was the word everyone was trying to understand, and deep federal spending cuts were beginning to move from Washington into the programs families like
Disruption The shelves may look full for now, but beneath the bright grocery store lights lies a quiet unease. The latest government shutdown has done more than disrupt programs and delay paychecks — it has shaken the safety net so many Americans, especially people with disabilities, rely on to make it through the month. I
When Compassion Feels in Short Supply: The Human Cost of a Government Shutdown Read More »
Let’s start there. Who needs to be at the table? We have but a few short years to figure this out. Solutions for Consideration: Identify caregivers in Colorado over the age of 55. Send a survey/or have case managers inquire about the status of the items listed below in the succession plan. Find out
Part Two. Checklist for the Pioneer Generation. Read More »
