Some advice in quick-time. I refer to an old military abbreviation for moving quickly and efficiently. Not an Apple app. My advice is mostly about YOU, the next generation. You will lead us into the future … and you hold the key to how the future may look. Your character, your education, your value systems,…

You asked what advice would I give the younger generation? I am Alice Fetty, 100 years old, firstborn of seven children to John and Norah Findley. At age 20, I married Raymond Fetty, a steel mill worker. God blessed us with a daughter, Norah, and two sons, Charles and Carl. Our family grew. All three…

If you really want something, you’re the only one who can make that happen. Think: What do I need to do to get this done? I’ve enjoyed a life that has been enhanced by animals. My early passion was for horses. I started riding horses at age 9. My parents were supportive, driving me to…

My name is Joyce Lipham-Taylor, age 88, the mother of seven successful adult children. I live in Texas and came from a family of seven brothers and sisters. I would like to give my advice to young parents that worked for my husband and me. First, set an example by working hard yourselves. I rose…

Dear Next Generation, On my 70th birthday, Dec. 12, 2020, I wanted to bless my seven grandchildren (now 8 to 20 years old) by sharing with them my “Words of Grandpa,” which I wrote for the occasion. Leading up to this important birthday, I had been reflecting upon my life and realized that a lot…

I came across it when my mother died. Going through the obligatory paperwork, letters, and odds and ends, I found a list scrawled on a creased envelope among old bills and receipts. I held it in my hand, transported back to the day, many years ago, when I was young. I had given my mom…