Blog archive
April 2024
Stimulated by "Caste"
04/22/2024
Tulsa reparations, Religion and Politics
04/09/2024
March 2024
Trumps War with Black Women
03/31/2024
Addressing The Needs of Older Adults Through Pasadena Village
03/25/2024
Coming Soon: More Resources for Older Americans, Online and in Person
03/25/2024
Community Building Locally and Nationally
03/25/2024
Preparing for the Future with Ready or Not
03/25/2024
Volunteering is at The Heart of the Village
03/25/2024
Women's Liberation: Then and Now
03/25/2024
Writing Memoirs Together
03/25/2024
Current Views on Current Events
03/20/2024
Unchained
03/18/2024
Rumr of Humor issue # 2409
03/10/2024
Blacks Portrayed by European Artists
03/03/2024
Rumor of Humor #2408
03/03/2024
February 2024
Caring for Ourselves and Each Other
02/27/2024
Doug Colliflower Honored
02/27/2024
Great Decisions Connects Us to the Worldwide Community
02/27/2024
Letter from the President
02/27/2024
Pasadena Village's Impact
02/27/2024
The Power of Touch
02/27/2024
Villages as a New Approach to Aging
02/27/2024
Addressing Gang Violence in Pasadena-Altadena
02/21/2024
Rumor of Humor Issue 2407
02/19/2024
Thank You For Caring.
02/12/2024
Rumor of Humor 2405
02/11/2024
Curve Balls
02/10/2024
Sylvan Lane
02/10/2024
Rumor of Humor 2404
02/09/2024
Larry Duplechan, Blacks in Film
02/03/2024
January 2024
Pasadena Village Joins Community Partners in Vaccination Campaign
01/29/2024
Rumor of Humor #2403
01/28/2024
Pasadena Village Joins Two Healthy Aging Resource Projects
01/25/2024
Decluttering: Do It Now
01/24/2024
Village Volunteers Contribute to the Huntington Magic
01/24/2024
Villagers Creating Community
01/24/2024
Villagers Reflect on Black History Month
01/24/2024
Walk With Ease, 2024
01/24/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2402
01/21/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2401
01/15/2024
Re- Entry Programs, a Personal Experience
01/08/2024
Who are you, and why?
By John TuitePosted: 07/29/2021
Dear Gentlemen of the Pasadena Village,
Welcome to the gradual ending of summer and the happy anticipation of autumn!
But first, I’ve got to have my vacation! (Oh, oh, this is going to be all about him, again!)
Yes, the subject this month is “Where did you come from?”…and what do you cherish
from your hometown, your home state, your schooling, your ‘hood, your sibs, your pals?
How did you become what you became? How do you know what you know?
What’s the name of your first heart swoon? What’s the name of your first read book?
What was your first adventure? Any bias you learned and later dropped? What
characteristics rubbed off that you identify with your region, your town, your neighborhood, your family, your pals? What are your memories of growing up, your strongest memories? How do they all remember you? How are you different from the guy you were at eighteen? Why???
I’m going to Chicago for a week in August! I’m going to see my eldest daughter, my
older sister and brother, these two for the last time, perhaps. Who knows? But, as
usual, I’m also going to see the City of Chicago! The streets and avenues, the parks
and museums, the theaters and ballparks!
My prep school, the changes, the personalities old and new! The universities and the
Water Tower and the Miracle Mile! I’m going to see it all! And I love it…I love it
already! I’m already remembering the many books I've read, the people who made
my life, my heroes and villains, all the things that made me who I am, taught me
what I know, and stirred feelings that are are still around when I let them out!
I wish you could come along…I’d love to show you around!
John Tuite