Thursday's weekly current events discussion at a local "senior lifestyle" residence zings the minds of the participating olders every bit as soaking in Barbara Trent's jazz vocalizing wows on Wednesday nights.
As expected, today's was especially lively. It is a small but interested & interesting group. My only regret is that it doesn't include a broader diversity of political view points. The discussions are informative, but difference of opinion provides a greater depth, a better understanding of another point of view, a better appreciation of what you really believe & why. The group illustrates a major problem with our nation's current electorate. When I grew up, there were lively debates between people holding different points of view, holding different political beliefs. That is incredibly rare these days - each choir preaches to & within itself. That is not healthy for American politics.
On the other hand, our weekly discussions are very healthy for my grannie client - they remind her of listening to her parents' political discussions!
What a blessing, what a mental exercise without peer, for my g.c. and her fellow residents. They are very kind to let me, a mere kid of 61, sit in. .
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