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Conservatism, Reaction, and the Elder's Responsibility: A Message to My Age Grade

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Conservatism, Reaction, and the Elder's Responsibility: A Message to My Age Grade Great Day, Fam. This one right here? It’s not for everyone. If you’re not at or approaching Eldership—defined in our tribe as about 55 years old and up—you might not feel all of this. But if you’re curious, or if you’re one of those younger souls already walking with wisdom, you’re welcome to keep reading. This message is for the Elders. For those of us who should know better. And yes—I’m including myself. Let’s Start With the Mirror I’ve got to confess something. I’ve been guilty. Guilty of being reactionary. Guilty of falling into the trap of conservatism. Guilty of romanticizing the past. Guilty of looking at our young people and calling them “soft”—as if we were born warriors, as if we didn’t have to become who we are through fire, failure, and guidance. Many of us Elders are stuck in a loop. We remember only the highlights of our youth—the toughest times we survived, the boldest moments ...
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The Gina Gee Project- Oatmeal

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I am a little behind in keeping up with the creative project of Ms. Gina, but on this installment she takes my phone so that she can get a better quality picture for her fans. She is determined to be a YouTube star, and wants to bring better ideas to the digital realm. On this day she decided to teach the world how to make instant oatmeal. I love the fact that she comes up with this stuff on her own and I am in full support. She even motivated her mother to get in on the act, by having her do her hair before the broadcast. So tune in to my second youngest Gye-Nyame girl as she takes you into the dangerous world of instant oatmeal. Support her efforts by sharing with other young people. who knows what her next adventure will be. As a father I am hyped about her passion and will do everything in my power to support it. At this moment I am looking into getting a camera so that we can dedicate it to getting quality material out for the world to see. My daughters are imitating what they ...
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