Articles written by Marilyn Rodgers

Freelance writer - grants, articles, white papers, concepts, proofreader.

Community Shaper - softer than an activist, more powerful in a roomful of politicians.

Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms How the elderly can make greater contributions to their communities: 1 of 21
As a child I would take my Aunt's back-scratcher and long handled shoe-horn and use them as levers in my mystical rocket ship. The back-scratcher was a special lever since it came equipped with an end similar to a puppet's hand. The shoe-horn also held great powers as an "accelerator" due to its cupping mechanism. There could... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Developing compassion as a way of life: 6 of 46
"Compassion is the keen awareness of the interdependence of all things." -Thomas Merton*On December 31, 2005 I had two friends over to quietly bring in the New Year with a little food, a toast, and great conversation. Out of the blue I made a statement that went something like "My mantra for 2006 is Passion for Compassion'." ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Homelessness and mental health issues in New York State: 2 of 2
Homelessness is ever-present. But when mental illness is factored in, this crisis becomes even more of a catastrophe.The National Institute of Mental Health defines the homeless mentally ill adult population as individuals, age 18 or older, who have long-term severe mental illness and no fixed place of residence or those who ... More..

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