Many interesting topics this week. I find the generational differences discussed in this weeks reading interesting and amusing.
Recently, I have become a new member of the "sandwich" generation - those who are raising a family and caring for aging parents. My mother-in -law is 80 years old, and recently widowed. Now, overall, she is pretty good. It is not really safe for her to shovel snow, or anything like that, but she can get around the house, stores and take care of more than the basics. Her eyes and ears work well, as does her mind.
Where is gets amusing is watching her take on the world, with digital this and that, and watching the kids take on the world - totally different. Then my husband (a baby-boomer, 15 years older than I) gets in the mix. He is very competent with all of the digital this and that, but sees it as a frill, where our kids see it as necessary life.
I always thought the "Greatest Generation" - those born during the depression and came of age during WWII-saw a remarkable amount of change during their life time, more than any other generation would. Now I second guess that, as you look at the changes that happen within short time spans.
Well, I'm going to stay in touch, and roll with the change. And enjoy the ride along the way!!
LL
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Lynn,
ReplyDeleteYou are so right. My grandparents are turning 90 and 85 this year. They enjoy nothing more than to see what I can do with my camera, Mac, and iPhoto. They couldn't be more proud of the slideshows and movies I put to music. They are astounded.
My grandfather (90) was checking out the Photobooth that came with the Mac. I don't think I have ever heard him laugh so long and hard. It made me feel good, and it made him that much more interested in what I could show him. It is great to be able to share these great moments with those we love, and we can do it just by spending the time together.
It is very interesting to watch the interplay of the generations. Some embrace change and some do not. It is interesting to watch the same things happen with our administration. Some (regardless of age) embrace the changes and others do not. Perhaps it is a condition of mindset not age?
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