by Gordon Parry | Jan 18, 2026 | Aging, Artist, Choices, Elders, Friendships, Hope, Joy, Possibilities, Renewal
Somewhere right now, a mechanic is bent over an engine that either will run or will not. A painter stands before a canvas, revising a line that still does not look quite right. A parent is interacting with their adult child, helping them think through an important...
by Gordon Parry | Nov 13, 2025 | Aging, Elders, Family, Hope, Optimism, Possibilities, Renewal
Recently, I’ve talked with friends and family dealing with chronic health issues, each of them strong, capable, and once very healthy. For all of them, the onset occurred later in life, an unexpected part of their sixties and beyond. Their stories are different, but...
by Gordon Parry | Oct 8, 2025 | Aging, Elders, Family, Hope, Multiple Generations, Possibilities
In the final months of my father’s life, every moment felt like a lesson in presence, humility, and listening. As I walked alongside him, I entered a new kind of terrain. It wasn’t about taking control or reversing roles. It was about honoring his autonomy, wisdom,...
