Perspectives

Real stories, personal reflections, and unique points of view on aging, life transitions, and what matters most. Gain insight, wisdom, and inspiration from voices across the senior community.

Perspectives

Have You Ever Been Blessed By An Angel? A True Story

BY
William Frederick

It was the summer of 1946. I was 11-years old. I was playing with Joey, an 8-year old close friend ...

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To Change Your Life – Change Your Beliefs

BY
William Frederick

Have you ever taken time to examined your personal beliefs? Your belief system is how you view the world. What ...

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The Awe-Inspiring Power of One

BY
Jill Chapin

We are all too aware of the dire consequences of how just one person can manipulate an entire population with ...

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Donald Trump is a Genius

BY
Jill Chapin

Don’t be fooled.  Although our former president is ignorant of our constitution and laws, doesn’t like to read, nor does ...

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Travel Serendipity

BY
Janet Call

“My wound is geography. It is also my anchorage, my port of call.” These words of celebrated Lowcountry author Pat ...

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What it Means to be an American

BY
Jill Chapin

I had a chat with a newly minted citizen, who undoubtedly knows more about our constitution and how our government ...

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The Euchre Experience 

BY
Janet Call

Membership in OPPE (Old People Playing Euchre) is something its Charlottesville, Virginia members accept as a badge of honor. After ...