by Gordon Parry | Feb 18, 2026 | Abundance, Family, Gratitude, Hope, Leadership, Love, Multiple Generations, Possibilities
Ryan Holiday’s Daily Stoic email on February 13, 2026, included this: “love … gives purpose to wisdom.” These five words articulate something I have noticed over several years in relationships, families, and organizations, and that was at the core of my own most...
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,...
by Gordon Parry | Sep 24, 2025 | Aging, Change, Choices, Family, Giving, Multiple Generations, Possibilities
One of the reasons I first began thinking about life in “thirds” came from an unexpected place: my son’s youth hockey career. He played goalie, and I learned how much games can change in the third period. What happened in the first and second didn’t always predict the...
by Gordon Parry | Sep 17, 2025 | Aging, Family, Multiple Generations, Possibilities
Aging is not just a personal journey; it also reflects society’s values. How we treat our elders, how we discuss aging, and how we get ready for it reveal what we truly value. I began to see this clearly as I walked with my parents into their 70s and 80s. I...
by Gordon Parry | Aug 28, 2025 | Family, Multiple Generations
Today, I want to elaborate on the idea of patina by linking it to what science uncovers about the later stages of life. One reason we struggle to see aging clearly is the negativity bias. Humans tend to notice threats and losses more readily, and they remember them...
