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“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana. Today we barely know Chateaubriand, Voltaire, the Maginot Line, to say nothing of Jackson, or even Washington. What do we know of our grandparents? What do your grandchildren know of you? Can you help your great grandchildren to the 11th generation with your story?

:- Doug.

What’s your meaningful way to connect with the generations generations away?

:- Doug.

We are that butterfly in the rainforest. We cannot know how our flapping will change our species. But we can choose. We can guess on purpose. We can try with heart.

Intention or despair: our choice. Choose life.

:- Doug.

Tell the generations something true—that will nearly always be fresh and new.

:- Doug.

No one knows
That’s all we can say
Go and try

:- Doug.

Three hundred years is beyond our reach, within our touch.

:- Doug.

Eldering is a project of the spirit.

:- Doug.

Three hundred years: beyond our reach; within our vision.

:- Doug.

What’s your project?

:- Doug.

Write letters to the grandchildren.

:- Doug.