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President Biden delivered a poignant speech Thursday night as he addressed gun control and mental health. This is a double-edge sword. Congress and the Senate need to act now, and so do we. Friday is National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
I have lost two siblings tragically, though not to gun fire. Their loss is profound even after many years since their untimely passing. Parents, siblings, relatives, and friends should never lose their loved ones to a gun, especially young children. A piece of you dies with them. A whole in your heart remains forever. What do we do now? We stay in the game.
The mid-elections are coming up this November so it might be a good time to start to learn about the people who are running and what they stand for. Every vote counts. Young people tend to have the most influence because they are energetic, passionate, and eager to make change. But at 60 and beyond, it's important to vote, too. Don't think you're too old to influence fundamental transformation. After all, we've got some wisdom and knowledge under our belt. We still matter. We are the ones who influence our youth through our experiences. By the time you reach this age, you've been witness to several presidents, new laws, economic ups and downs, boom times, wall street crashes, recessions, 9/11, and cultural and societal trends. From disco to punk, soul to funk, rock to rap, and jazz to hip hop, we know quite a bit about change.
Like an ocean that ebbs and flows, we must too. We must stay in the game and never give up that ship!
Peace and Love,
Skylark
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I am a columnist with Skylark Live Town News (SLTN) and write short, poetic articles geared to the 60 and beyond population. Topics include human interest, nature, general observations, inspiration, music, and events in and around Bay Shore. I also write about restaurants and stores I've been to in the area. You can also watch my first-Monday-of-the-month vlog, “60 and Beyond with Skylark" on my YouTube Channel, Skylark Live, that features my articles from SLTN. Please subscribe to my free STLN newsletter that gets delivered directly to your email each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. To support SLTN, you can make a recurring monthly donation ($5 Friend or $15 Advocate) or a one-time donation of any amount. It's up to you, and it's easy to do on my feed. You can also advertise your business or event here as well. Please follow me on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn under my brand, Skylark Live. Thank you for your support.
