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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.

The Dark Underbelly of Healthy Habits

The Dark Underbelly of Healthy Habits

Daily routines make David a dull boy

Mar 21

The Amazing Power of Oatmeal

The Amazing Power of Oatmeal

A food that reduces diabetes risk, cholesterol, and constipation.

Mar 21

Embracing Our Inner Elder

Embracing Our Inner Elder

Learning to see our inner elder with courage, compassion, and openness

Mar 21

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My First Novel Was Also My Last

My First Novel Was Also My Last

The memory of writing it still makes me smile!

Mar 21

My 81-Year-Old Neighbor is Acting Erratically

My 81-Year-Old Neighbor is Acting Erratically

I’m not sure how to help

George “Ace” Acevedo

Mar 21

Whoever Said Old Age Wasn’t for Sissies Is Right

Whoever Said Old Age Wasn’t for Sissies Is Right

Crow’s Feet Prompt #28 — Aging advice

Mar 21

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A Seventy-three-Year-old’s Birthday Wish List

A Seventy-three-Year-old’s Birthday Wish List

What to get for the man who has everything

Mar 21

What I’ve Learned From Being the Last Person I Know to Get COVID

What I’ve Learned From Being the Last Person I Know to Get COVID

Yeah, people really are still getting sick

Mar 21

Six Ways to Plan For Long-Term Care

Six Ways to Plan For Long-Term Care

And ignoring it is still a plan

Mel Schlesinger

Mar 20

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Flowers for the First Day of Spring

Flowers for the First Day of Spring

Pictures rather than words, just for a day.

Mar 20

Two Key Ingredients to Caring for a Loved One with Dementia

Two Key Ingredients to Caring for a Loved One with Dementia

Much is needed besides these two, but they provide the foundation.

Mar 20

Gone Are the Days When All I Needed For an Overnight Visit Was a Toothbrush

Gone Are the Days When All I Needed For an Overnight Visit Was a Toothbrush

Being older means more preparation for travel

Mar 20

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