Pat TaubAbout seven months ago my beloved younger brother phoned to inform me he had been diagnosed with…Once I got over the shock of my brother’s news, I recognized that it was about time for me to consider my own death as well. This means…1d ago1d ago
Pat TaubGaza’s Forgotten ChildrenI feel like I’m living in an alternate reality where the mounting deaths, grave injuries and trauma experienced by Gaza’s children are…Aug 6Aug 6
Pat TaubDazed and ConfusedI’m left dazed and confused by the responses of friends and family members who say, in spite of their reservations about Biden’s support…Jun 19Jun 19
Pat TaubMy Picks for Summer ReadsSeeking to combat the stress from daily life dominated by wars, global warming and economic hardships, I’ve selected books that offer an…Jun 12Jun 12
Pat TaubWhat I HoldThis past weekend I hunkered down with treasured artist Maira Kalman’s latest book, Women Holding Things, a collection of playful drawings…Jun 5Jun 5
Pat TaubDebunking “Age Is Only A Number”Birthday milestones are celebrated with fanfare until one reaches middle age and beyond when getting old carries a downside.May 22May 22
Pat TaubThe New Anti-War Elder ActivistsProtests against the genocide in Gaza have become intergenerational on an unprecedented scale. When I marched against the war in Vietnam, a…May 2May 2
Pat TaubThinking About DeathWhile I’m an elder, I hadn’t given a lot of thought to dying, that is until my brother, who’s 20 months younger, announced in a recent…Apr 25Apr 25
Pat TaubWho is the Powerful Older Woman?This past weekend I watched the women’s final four college basketball games. Young, powerful athletic bodies were on full display. As I…Apr 11Apr 11