This land was made for you and me
What brought the Peabody community together on the afternoon of June 5, 2019? The leaders of Peabody were determined to stand in solidarity against hate and for love and inclusion.
Community
Senator Ed Markey and North Shore Democratic Activists Rally for Seth Moulton
Jerry Halberstadt
Tue, 10/14/2014 - 22:11
Rain could not deter Democratic activists, led by Senator Ed Markey, from holding signs and rallying for their candidates, especially Seth Moulton, candidate for the Massachusetts 6th district Congressional seat. Photos
Peabody Celebrates Immigrant Roots with Ethnic Food, Music, Dance
For a few hours, Peabody Main Street was more than a symbol of old-fashioned community—it was a melding of many communities including Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Irish, Jewish, Caribbean, Brazilian, Armenian; and with corresponding church and social clubs. And every kind of food!
Peabody is drawing closer to nature
Jerry Halberstadt
Tue, 10/29/2013 - 01:25
New signs of a growing environmental awareness in Peabody include an arts festival, a new school, and net metering.
'What am I going to do without my baby?'"
Heartbreaking. Said by the Newtown mother of first grade student Noah Pozner, the youngest of the victims murdered on Friday, who had just turned 6 years old November 20. According to Rabbi Shaul Praver. Reported by Ha'Aretz from an NPR interview.
I recommend "On a day like this."
My grown children amaze and delight me. I learn from them all the time. I am proud, though their achievements and wisdom are their own. I share with you an essay by my daughter, Elana; somehow each of her blog posts touches me. Perhaps you will also find inspiration from her.
Elana's thoughts on 9/11: "On a day like this" http://elanahalberstadt.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/on-a-day-like-today-re…
Building A Tenants' Association In HUD Elderly Housing
When HUD created subsidized housing for elders, the goal was to create a safe and secure home for people who could not afford full market rate housing. But certain realities were created to confront elders. Owners believed that not only were they in charge of their buildings, but that they were in charge of their tenants.
A good world for grandchildren?
Who shall live, and who shall die?
Living with Age, the National Blog for Elders, Set to Expand
Living with Age will treat old age as a chronic condition to be fought at every turn.
TUWEE: Traversing Urban Ways with Extreme Elders
The extreme winter sport for ambulating elders (and their dogs)
New England winter offers great challenges for the elder seeking adventure and excitement. There are some little-known types of adventure, for example, walking someplace in the city after a snowfall. This sport is readily available to anyone who no longer has an automobile, and is practically unknown to the majority of people who use a car to do all their errands.