The Simpler, Original Version of A Letter to The Editor, "Dare to Share and Care" Sept 2022
To the Editor:
Sensational September 2022 can be a turning point for more in our world and local communities to make the role of peace maker, participant and player on many teams the norm for "everybuddy."
"Step into Sept" as Team Players can be the start of a movement that continues each month with inspiration (Outreach in October and so on...)
Hats off to all who brought the Goshen Fair and other wonderful events such as The Big E highlighting agriculture and animals among other offerings to educate and entertain thousands of people!
Seeing hundreds attend the Lakeville Journal final two events to celebrate the 125 years of news and views was exciting, especially as the illustrious Meryl Streep and Sam Waterston added their essays and comments as generous co-chairs of the stellar Gala!
That might make the Vice news and other mainstream media and put the TriCornerNews.com on the map and create a ripple effect!
September 21st is the annual date for World Peace Day (with August being World Peace Month.) Corresponding with the founding date of Rotary International, February 23rd marks World Understanding and Peace with clubs doing special projects at that time.
CROP Walks are popping up to address food support with donations accepted online. A walk was hosted by the Falls Village Congregational Church! Many thanks to everyone pitching in to all of these efforts on with time, talent and treasure.
Let's continue to launch meaningful ways to address many basic needs and funds to assist one another with aging and protecting assets, caregiving, planning for transitions of hiring, firing or double-checking someone's physical and mental health, medications and any drug use so resources are used appropriately.
That may mean prioritizing someone's health and verifying with a few team players (doctor, social worker and POA--power of attorney or responsible family and friends over a week or more) before making decisions and changes.
Only using police or medical support if needed after a voluntary review (as is safe and appropriate to do so with online or phone support if not in person) could be promoted to use resources for emergencies and serious situations.
Through outreach and my blogs and on Facebook, I explore how to plan for safety in living, driving, and in many kinds of relationships. With more insights, game plans can be mapped out as well for issues in the home or on the job, in schools and groups to help communities hum and prevent problems from piling up at any life stage.
Here's to daring to care and share more stories, ideas and news of the day as collaborators to create the communities we can all enjoy for decades to come!
Catherine Palmer Paton, Falls Village CT
PS Send some ideas of what can help in such times of starting out or wrapping up a social or work relationship amicably and respectfully for all...and what doesn't help to my public FB page in a PM (change names and so forth...) Thanks and Good Luck!
