Is It Your Turn Yet?

Is It Your Turn Yet?

February 2009

“Ardell Flanders and Under 30 Year Olds”

I know it might seem like these two topics are unrelated and…I guess that’s correct, but it’s more in the way we get there. This is supposed to be my first time of actually TYPING this article (my primary mode is dictation – I’m relying on Brenda). I’m trying desperately to be computer savvy and “totally with it”, but I’m not under 30.

I truly feel that people under 30 have a totally different mind that just makes all this computer stuff so easy and intuitive. It makes me so angry after I spend so much time getting frustrated and then ask one of my under 30 year olds to help and they fix it with such ease then look at me like I am stupid. For better or worse, those 30 and under brains are simply different and I am jealous.

Back to my original subject that I am now dictating because I did not find the hour to type it – ARDELL FLANDERS. In most communities there are people who simply and innocently just do great things that make a difference. Ardell Flanders was one of those people. After much hard work and creativity, Ardell opened his land and his passion of art for everyone to enjoy. When we first moved here “The Enchanted Forest” was a great place to take our kids and enjoy some time, simply playing outside in the woods with some amazing and fun homemade figures and toys.

I had the pleasure of knowing and seeing Ardell on a regular basis throughout these last years and he continued to be humble, caring and engaging. With his passing, our community will miss him, but hopefully his example will not be lost and we will remember how much good he gave to society and others will find a way to “Pay It Forward”.

Today is the first day of the rest of your life.

Article written by Dr. Daniel L. Steinke