Webster's gives a number of different definitions for planet and I have selected just three that seem to fit for our purposes. 1) one of the bodies except a comet, asteroid, or satellite that revolves around the sun in the solar system, 2) a celestial body held to influence the fate of human beings and 3) a person or thing of great importance. I think we can apply all three to Senior Planet, with, of course, the support and input from Seniors everywhere.
Our own planet, Earth, has the necessary oxygen for life, fascinating fauna, and abundant flora which ranges from towering redwoods to the tiny Trailing Arbutus. It has majestic mountains, mighty rivers, dazzling cities, rural hamlets and deserts which defy most life. All these wonders and more, plus millions and millions of human beings, a large percentage of whom are Seniors. The 2004 census has the figure of 1.3 million in New York City alone - a truly powerful force to reckon with.
My parents taught me that faith can move mountains, albeit coupled with a lot of hard work. I have several mountains I would like to see moved or at least landscaped. They include peace and goodwill for all, adequate food and safe water and basic medicine for everyone from the starving children in Africa to the homeless on the lower Bowery here in our own great city. We, Seniors, can make a difference. Not only in our thoughts and prayers but in the manner in which we lead our daily lives, our right to vote, the selection of how we gift certain charities and our own involvement whether as volunteers or simply sharing hopes and dreams and thoughts here on this Website: Senior Planet. We want to hear from you.
