Thank you, Joan, wherever you are! Thank you, Jim, for sharing this. Does anyone know where Joan is? I notice her name in The Directory says mail returned. Richard's name is on the In Memoriam page. For these great colleagues on the journey, I give thanks. Lynda C. _____ From: dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net [mailto:dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of James Wiegel Sent: Monday, December 03, 2012 2:43 PM To: Order Ecumenical Community Cc: Colleague Dialogue Subject: [Dialogue] A poem, thanks to Joan Seacord Went through some old papers the other night. Ran across some research on Ageism that Joan Seacord did for the Women's Organization for Equality in Brussels. Joan was 66 back then. Found this poem: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THOSE OF US I've awakened to find that somehow I've slipped into the cloak of the 8th Decade and behold, it seems to fit! Still, I struggle and stretch my arms and reach to check the hem The seams neither bind nor rip. I find I am warmed by all the threads of this cloth, The woof and the warp purposely woven To my surprise, it is comfortable. It can be worn anywhere It matters not the occasion Whether it is formal or fantasy I am free, at least, of SELF-consciousness So unique a garment that it is unimportant that it has become wrinkled and faded by smiles, and tears and time All dressed up, laughing aloud With myself enjoying the music. Roberta Harper Roberts Broomstick, Nov-Dec 1982 Jim Wiegel "Life has got a habit of not standing hitched. You got to ride it like you find it.. You got to change with it." Woody Guthrie 401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353-2401 +1 623-363-3277 skype: jfredwiegel jfwiegel@yahoo.com www.partnersinparticipation.com Upcoming public course opportunities: ToP Facilitation Methods Coming in February. Ask about an inhouse course ToP Strategic Planning, Oct 9-10, 2012 The AZ Community of Practice meets the 1st Friday of every month Facilitation Mastery : Our Mastering the Technology of Participation program is available in Phoenix in 2012-3. Program begins on Nov 14-16, 2012 See short video http://partnersinparticipation.com/?page_id=55 and website for further details.