Jackie’s Columns

(Archived from Jackie’s writings in the Bowie Blade-News)

January 9, 2014

What’s the best way to hire a caregiver?

We must not wish for the disappearance of our troubles but for the grace to transform them.― Simone Weil, French philosopher and political activist A question […]
January 2, 2014

A great resolution involves pre-planning

Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering ‘it will be happier’ ― Alfred, Lord Tennyson, English poet laureate Did you make any […]
December 26, 2013

Making some tough resolutions about family

And in despair I bowed my head; “There is no peace on earth,” I said; “For hate is strong, and mocks the song of peace on […]
December 19, 2013

Life is a series of transitions

The Fairfax ladies have it better than most: Their wealthy county offers fairly comprehensive public transit and paratransit service. Seniors in other suburbs aren’t so lucky. […]