Looking ahead to the future, or focusing on the past. These are topics Crow’s Feet writers are exploring in essays triggered by our writing prompts.
Below you will read about people who are examining the role of memories in their lives. And now our prompts editor, Robin James, has penned a new prompt, asking folks whether they are looking forward to events in the future instead of being mired in the past.
Before we get to this week’s stories, I want to call your attention to our latest podcast episode, where Dr. Lee Penn, PhD, talks with host Jean Feldeisen about his work with folks in nursing homes and how their attitudes impact their health. In an essay, Dr. Penn counters the perception that nursing homes are horrible places to live: “elder and disabled folks are not pitiful beings, and nursing care is not someone else’s problem — it’s all of our responsibility as a society.” Listen to the Crow’s Feet Podcast here.
Our Stories
How Your Memories Can Help You Today. It depends on how you view them. By Louisa Scott
The Magic of the Present Moment Beats Memories Every Time. Is dwelling in the past harming or helping you? By Sandra Pawula
Our Story. Memories shape our lives. By Ann Litts
Memories — A Light in a Corner of My Mind. It’s more than a song lyric to me. By Jane Trombley
Some Memories Need a Key to Unlock Them. How frustrating. By Robin James
Two More Just for You
First, we have a serious story that reminds us all that access to graceful aging can be difficult for people with limited income who have to keep working into their 70s just to keep the lights on.
Read How Long Should Seniors Have To Work? Some will be working until they drop. By Frank Ciavarella
And we close this week’s newsletter with an essay from Orrin Onken, a retired lawyer who says that after butting heads in the courtroom, retirement has surprised him by bringing joy.
Read Days of Inexplicable Joy. Unexpected adventures growing old.
Until next week,
Nancy Peckenham, Editor
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