Does life really get better after 60? Sure, we’ve got some aches and pains, and the finish line comes into sharper focus each year, but we have less pressure to perform and if we can find some inner peace, we enjoy much more of life.
This week, several Crow’s Feet writers are talking about the discovery that life can actually get better as we age. Read Our Stories below to share in their insights.
We also have a new writing prompt this week from Robin James. She’s asking about music, which tunes rattle around in your head, and what memories they inspire. Read the full writing prompt here.
And as Memorial Day approaches, we have a special Crow’s Feet podcast episode hosted by Lee J. Bentch that pays tribute to the men and women who have fought and died for our country. It features an interview with Barbara Kautz, an army nurse in Vietnam who has written about her experiences. Listen to the episode here.
If you have a story about your father that you’d like to share for a special podcast episode on Father’s Day, please call our Listener Line at (800) 222–2216 and read your story into the phone. You can also record a message on your phone and send the audio file to us via email at crowsfeetpodcast@yahoo.com.
Our Stories
Aging Well. Get Inspired! By Jody Wright
I’m Here For My Second Childhood. Because what if the first one was only a drill? By Jan M Flynn
Conquering Our Fear of Getting Old. FOGO is real and it is beatable. By Bob Jasper
From Post-Retirement Blues to an Epic Third Act. What if your last phase of life was the best yet? By Jill Fischer
How Making a Reverse Bucket List Made Me Happier. To create my best life in retirement, I learned I had to shift my perspective. By @Kathleen Murphy
A Non-Existent Bucket List. I’m happy despite the absence of goals. By Catherine Oceano
Demystifying Our Age. Accept it and move on. By Martin HANNIBAL
There are many more great stories this week on Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age. Click here to read them all!
Until next week,
Nancy Peckenham, Editor
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