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“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” - Coco Chanel

As we get older too many people stop speaking up. Truth is that too many people never learned to speak up at all. An exciting truth is that in aging some of the second category begin to speak up for the first time.

Throughout my life, I have had times when I spoke out loud to crowds, with friends, on stages, almost anywhere. I have had times when I sat silent. The great thing about getting older is that I have the experience, learning and ability to say what I want. I also know that eventually, time will run out so I’d better say it now.

In this section, you will find essays on everything from the political climate to how we treat our children to the environment…the list is too long. My intent is to start conversations, people being rational with each other so please don’t hesitate to comment agree, or disagree, with mutual respect.

I welcome guest commentators so if you have something you want to write about or something existing to share, let me know and I will try to find a place. I want everyone to “Age Out Loud”

A warm welcome to one and all

Margo Arrowsmith

Louie and Lourdes: What This Costs Us All

Margo Arrowsmith

“She’s the one over by the window masturbating under a blanket” I was nervous about my new job in a residential treatment center for disturbed children ages 6-12. While interviewing for the therapist job, I was in the Holly Residential Treatment Center, where I saw kids running around making noise, much…