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Richard Stuecker

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in Washington, D.C., The United States

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http://www.vibrantemeritus.com

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Spirituality, Psychology, Self Help

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With vibrant prose and a truly wise heart, Ric Stuecker has connected Hero to Elder powerfully, then gone even further to detail the stages of the elder's path. This is wonderful material--gracious, beautiful, and perceptive. I highly recommend it.
~ Michael Gurian, author of The Wonder of Aging

Richard Stuecker is a nationally known author, trainer and facilitator who is director of the Vibrant Emeritus Center and creator of the life-changing Vibrant Emeritus Weekend for men over 50 years old who want to embrace the second journey in life with passion, grace, generativity and blessing. Ric has presented workshops and keynotes at national and regional conferences and retreats on conscious aging in a number of states.
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	The Uncertainty Principle: Poems at 70 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Excellent Folk Tale Regarding the Young Warrior and Elder Connection

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Once upon a time in a village in Romania, a group of young people gathered together. The evening went on, with everyone laughing and joking and socializing, when one of the young people suddenly said, "Why do we need the old men?"
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A Whisper Came

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