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the difference
by okcfriday
ple here is what makes all this success possible. The engaging nature of everyone I meet is Oklahoma City’s secret weapon.
It is so interesting to see how you use this engagement with each other to work around a problem, how traditional business rivals greet each other as friends, and how you put your hand out to strangers
Dear Wise Elder: I am an active professional still working full time, 75 years old and biking on the weekends. Driving long distances out of state to visit family is what I have always done. But now my adult children are saying, “We are concerned about you driving alone such a long distance. We will fly you instead.” That makes me furious. I am not ready for that conversation!
Dear Not Ready: It is a wonderful blessing that you are active and working, obviously managing very well. But is it wise. How and encourage them. The inspiration I received from afar was just a glimpse of the magic this city has to offer.
At the beginning of this journey, I could not be more excited about what we are accomplishing as a community. Potential lies around every corner, and on my tour of learning and listening, each day is more wonderful that your children care about your welfare and want you to continue to be active; so many do not have that close relationship with their children. Think about it; these are not immature children. You have raised them to be responsible adults. Have a respectful adult to adult conversation about the why behind their request. Reconsider. And, perhaps their words of wisdom will keep you active and biking and working for another decade.
- Courtesy VillagesOKC, www.VillagesOKC.org
(405) 990 6637 convincing than the last that this connected place offers something unique and very special.
Thank you for the welcome. Thank you for your work. Thank you for your patience as I work through meeting our members and our partners and learning everything about our region and our work here. I look forward to our work together.
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