She was the first friend I made at my first job after I left the Air Force and gosh did I need a friend! She took me under her wing and for th…
She was the first friend I made at my first job after I left the Air Force and gosh did I need a friend! She took me under her wing and for th…
Some examples of origami from Reach And Teach
Origami
craigwiesner commented on In the archeology of my memories
Thanks Mike! When I lived in the projects there was a small library a few blocks from our building. On my way to or from Hebrew School after regular school I would often hang out there, doing what you described, just finding random books to sit with for a while. It was ALWAYS a safe space…
craigwiesner commented on Dementia and caring for invisible second patients
Thank you so much for sharing this! Accompanying and being the primary caregiver for my father through years of Lewy Body Disease was difficult and taught me a lot of hard lessons. In case people don't know about it, I would highly recommend the support group called the Brain Support Network.
craigwiesner commented on Mothers and daughters
Thank you Naomi for this lovely column and a reminder, for me, of what it used to feel like to get a call from any of our parents, all of whom we've now lost and miss.
craigwiesner commented on Summer’s perfect for revisiting old passions
Thanks Becca, for your writing, which gives all of us a glimpse into what life is like for your generation. And thank you for all that you will be doing to influence what life is like for generations to come.
craigwiesner commented on Decision Day
Thanks so much for sharing this, a glimpse into what it is like to be a teenager living in our towns, an opportunity for readers to actually feel what it is like navigating these milestone moments, whether stressful, thrilling, or filled with mixed-emotions. As I read your column I though…
craigwiesner commented on Learning to spend time
Thanks for this great column which gives me, and I hope others, some inspiration to think about how we spend our most precious gift, time!
craigwiesner commented on Honoring those we’ve lost
Thank you so much for sharing this and opening the space to what I hope will plant the seeds of discussion and action that can save lives.
craigwiesner commented on My $40 lesson in sustainability
Hi Becca - Great column, thanks! As someone who is always concerned about justice let me start by saying you should get a refund from the vendor without a fee and without having to ship the product back. You should be able to send a picture of the damage and ask for a refund. As an "elder…
craigwiesner commented on A hallway full of hearts
What a wonderful tradition and thank you so much for sharing it with all of us.