There has been a death. The death of the family gathering . . . As a youngster, I have vivid memories of being around my extended family. It was so meaningful to the older generation to sit around talking and spending time together. Seeing someone’s child, the extension of your family, play and run with other family members was a joyful and celebrating occasion. It wasn’t really something you had to plan and it just happened instinctively. Everyone is getting together at Aunt Jane’s Saturday, bring potato salad. Uncle Fred is frying chicken. Family gatherings took precedence. The quaint cemetery … Continue reading Dear Modern, Busy People: Bring Back Family Gatherings