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Crow’s Feet

“The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes.” (Frank Lloyd Wright) Non-fiction pieces, personal essays and occasional poems that explore how we feel about how we age and offer tips for getting the most out of life.

How to be Old

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Sep 23

I’m Embarrassed Because I’m Finding My Retirement Life Boring

I’m Embarrassed Because I’m Finding My Retirement Life Boring

I’m not sure what to do about it

Sep 23

Aging In Color

Daring to let our vibrancy show as elders.

Sep 23

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Don’t Call Them Old, Friends

Don’t Call Them Old, Friends

We’re witnesses of our lives

Christine Schoenwald

Sep 23

Getting Old(er) is Frightening

Getting Old(er) is Frightening

But the only way to escape it is to check out of the hotel of life early and not grow old

Amarie Malone 💖

Sep 23

Seeing Through the Eyes of a Child

Seeing Through the Eyes of a Child

We all could use a little enchantment.

Sep 23

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I Hope This Doesn’t Happen To Your Mother on Her Last Day

I Hope This Doesn’t Happen To Your Mother on Her Last Day

Advance Care Directives Are Necessary but Not Enough.

Sep 23

More Stocks? Less? Which Portfolio Is Better in Retirement?

More Stocks? Less? Which Portfolio Is Better in Retirement?

How much you should invest in stocks in retirement depends on what you prioritize

Sep 22

Old Words We Still Use Today

Old Words We Still Use Today

Some of them have been around for decades!

Sep 22

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What I Learned From My Ex-Wife About Living on a Fixed Income

What I Learned From My Ex-Wife About Living on a Fixed Income

Her finances were a disaster

George “Ace” Acevedo

Sep 22

Sleep — The Elusive Dream

Sleep — The Elusive Dream

Prompt #41: Change in Sleeping Patterns

Soozie Campbell

Sep 22

Yes, I Play the Old Age Card When the Situation Calls for It

Yes, I Play the Old Age Card When the Situation Calls for It

Why not, getting old is used against me enough

Vera-Marie Landi

Sep 22

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