Elder Talk with Chelsea K Myers

On this episode of Elder Talk, Carol "Nana" Coalmer shares stories about love at first sight, life's changes, Long Island Iced Teas, and much much more.

On this episode we talk with Donald Bell. Don is a member of the first “out” generation of LGBTQ+ seniors and has a deep commitment to social justice. Born in the 1950's, Don discusses what life was like before, during, and after Stonewall. Don also speaks on the intersectionality of both race and gender as it pertains to the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.Other topics discussed include the 2 pandemics the first "out" generation have experienced (HIV/AIDs and Covid-19) and how there are connections between the two; as well as LGBTQ+ history, what the word "queer" means to different generations of people, and the need for society to start coming together for the betterment of all.Don is a native Chicagoan. He has spent his professional career in higher education administration/student affairs a founding member and past president of the Association of Campus Activities Administrators. Don raised two sons as a single custodial parent and now has six beautiful grandchildren. 

Chelsea talks with her grandparents, Bill and Joyce Huss, about their lives, loves, and families. They share advice on marriage, parenting, and how to find happiness. During the episode Chelsea talks to her grandparents about everything from coming out as queer to what it was like to grow up in a time before modern technology. Find out how bowling alleys used to operate while also getting an inside look on what it was like to date and raise a family during a time of carhops and societal transformations.