“This is Crow’s Feet, a place where we ponder the question, are these our golden years or does aging just suck? Well, yes, getting older is not for the faint-hearted, but aging also brings wisdom and humor, a finely tuned perspective on life.” From the intro to the Crow’s Feet Podcast.
If you haven’t listened to the Crow’s Feet Podcast, now is a good time. Our latest episode is dedicated to keeping love alive as we age. You’ll hear the wisdom of 12 Crow’s Feet writers, listeners, and relationship experts who share their experience with love. Listen to the podcast here.
Our Stories
Learning to accept ourselves as we get older is a heavy lift for some people and this week we feature several writers who describe how they are getting on.
We start with an essay by who writes “Sometimes, in the middle of the night, seventy-two seems suddenly, starkly old.” Read Does This Mind Make Me Look Old? Rambling reflections from an invisible ageing woman.
looks at aging with acceptance, and he shares his insights in The Paradox of Old Age — Getting Weaker but Feeling Happy. How can we come to terms with this paradox?
had a tumor removed recently and she keeps going, though at a slower pace. Read Despite Great Determination, You Can’t Build a Snowman in the Summer Heat. You have to accept the limitations of each season.
is pushing 80 and she is worried that she won’t be able to roller skate anymore. Read What Will I Do All Day Now That I’m Older? If I can’t regain my ambition and vigor, what’s left?
has been retired for a couple of years and she is consciously preparing herself for the decades ahead. Read her piece, Tips for Aging Well. What I learned doing jigsaw puzzles.
is about to turn 65 and shudders when she sees how older people are treated because of their age in Don’t Be So Smug To Old People. If you are lucky, you will become one yourself.
marvels at the surprises life has in store for her. Read how after retiring and playing with the grandkids, she is shipping out as a cook on a ship through the Arctic at age 67. Fresh Starts: Do They Ever Stop? I didn’t anticipate doing new things as I age, but here I am.
Valetine’s Day is over, but it is never too late to ponder the power of love as does in this essay. Alone, Snowed In, and Overflowing With Love. The day before Valentine’s Day, pondering this mysterious and powerful thing we call love.
Writing Prompt
Are you looking for writing ideas? Check out the latest writing prompt from who asks us to remember some great inventions that have come and gone. Read the full writing prompt here.
Writing Workshop
Speaking of writing, if you want to hone your skills, consider joining the Crow’s Feet sponsored Writing Workshop with . Our March-April workshop is filled up, but you can fill out this form and let us know you’re interested in joining a new series that will start May 8.
Until next week,
Nancy Peckenham, Editor
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