February 2016

- Terry Brezsny Ballantyne

What is aging?

February 27, 2016When I observe our most elder people in the community, it is easy to assume they are sort of little shells of  a life  lived long ago. I see them shuffle or amble slowly at the market, sometimes shaky limbs reaching for the milk, or a hesitant hand pick over a bin of tomatoes.  They seem hollow, as if getting to the market and home is about all they can manage. I often wonder what keeps them going?  Looking from the outside it seems impossible...

- Terry Brezsny Ballantyne

The Last Spring

February 11, 2016  In my role as a Realtor I have a unique view into the complexities of selling homes, and none is more layered and surprisingly emotional than selling the family home or a parent’s home. In my role as a caregiver, I just had  the odd experience of being both a home seller, caregiver and Realtor and seeing it from all views.  I had to find someone to help me sell my Mom’s home. The time had come. I was not prepared for the kaleidoscope...