653F Summer 2025 Discussing Kindness and Respect

This class is a discussion group focusing on why kindness and respect are important values, and how we recognize them. In what ways does it seem over the last several decades that our world is slowly moving away from kindness and respect? How can we improve our own kindness and respect? Participants should bring their stories and lessons learned to add to the conversation. The instructor will also discuss and read selections from his book, Exploring Kindness and Respect: Poems. 

Jerry Markowitz worked over 30 years managing technical training in the federal government. Since retirement, Jerry earned a Master’s degree in Religion, Culture and Values from George Mason, teaches at OLLI, and donates proceeds from his published books to support Alzheimer’s research and education.