by Marlena Fiol | Jan 2, 2020
At the end of 2019, I wrote about the elderly in our society, whom we sadly treat as invisible and voiceless in our society. But here’s the other side of this: I have been given a voice, and yet, too often I’ve failed…
by Marlena Fiol | Dec 28, 2019
A year ago, I wrote this as I was looking back on and taking stock of 2018: Frankly, I don’t know how to make sense of what’s going on in our world. So I’m turning inward. It’s time for me to stop reading the news, time to…
by Marlena Fiol | Dec 26, 2019
I’ve been reflecting on changes since Christmases past. That’s Ed and I in front of our tree in 2013 in the photo above. We did Christmas BIG. Only six years later: We’re still having fun. …
by Marlena Fiol | Dec 24, 2019
Christmas Eve, a perfect night to express affection for your family, to forgive those who failed you, and to forget past mistakes. ~ Unknown
by Marlena Fiol | Dec 20, 2019
This week, I’ve been writing about the elderly in our society, who often feel invisible, not seen or heard and lonely. It’s especially sad during the holiday season, when the grief of feeling alone and unseen naturally is more intense when compared to the seeming…