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March 20, 2006
In The Fall of My Years
Posted at March 20, 2006 11:40 PM in Gay & Lesbian Issues .
Sitting here in the fall of my years, I have asked myself time and time again what is there for me to do and where do I go to find something suitable for me, something that will hold my interest, something I can relate to at my age? Typically, I find nothing near me sans a gathering of friends in intimate settings listening to music or having quiet conversations. I have found myself wishing I lived in New York at times because I've found so much going on there, i.e., the poetry readings of Samiya Bashir and others. What I've found in my neck of the woods are parties and other social events mostly attended by women 10 or 20 years my junior, not much else.
Then, this evening, I found the following article and I understand all too well the feelings of isolation as I near 50 myself. Without my small group of friends, I would probably be lost because there are so few I can actually relate to as it is. To know there are others feeling the same, there must be something out there we nearing, or over 50 folk can do. I'll put this on my "to do" list.
The article is entitled "Invisible Over 50" and is posted at "Bejata"
In my professional work, I provide training and technical assistance to staff of non-profit social service agencies in and around the New York metropolitan area, many of whom are in some way involved in HIV/AIDS services and supportive housing issues. They may also be involved in a plethora of related concerns.[Read More]This week a co-worker and I delivered an excellent and well-received two-part training on how to be a more effective public speaker. About 13 people from various agencies attended, including two gentlemen from an organization representing Black LGBT folks 50 and over. As a component of our training, participants were required to deliver a five minute presentation on a topic of their own choosing. They both chose topics related to being Black and gay and over 50.
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