tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post4220235187786910232..comments2024-03-09T13:49:36.566-06:00Comments on Prairie Bluestem: Hanging Out at the Country StoreGenevieve Netzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08004780820713448880noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-3271492371811020302007-12-06T01:41:00.000-06:002007-12-06T01:41:00.000-06:00Very interesting, Mark. I do agree that our cultu...Very interesting, Mark. I do agree that our culture doesn't respect elders as much as some other cultures. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes, part of the problem is that young people perceive older folks as being very critical. Unfortunately, I hear this from my own children (young adults) about some senior members of our church. <BR/><BR/>When people reach out and make friendships across generations, everyone in the relationship benefits.Genevieve Netzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004780820713448880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20637018.post-34043357423592094882007-12-05T08:26:00.000-06:002007-12-05T08:26:00.000-06:00Americans' attitudes towards old people generally ...Americans' attitudes towards old people generally leaves something to be desired. My brother has traveled to Japan on business. We have both had facial hair since we were able, but he has shaved and regrown his a few times. Before one trip to Japan he said he was growing his beard, which had turned gray by then, because the Japanese respected their elders. It was a good business ploy to appear older. Interesting contrast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com