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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.

I’m 79 And Pretty Damn Happy Right Now — Here’s Why

I’m 79 And Pretty Damn Happy Right Now — Here’s Why

My advice is easy to understand — it’s about accepting anger.

Nov 29

A Thanksgiving History — Marriage #2 — Tradition is Broken

A Thanksgiving History — Marriage #2 — Tradition is Broken

Crow’s Feet Writing Prompt #45 — Traditions

Nov 28

Christmas Competition

Christmas Competition

Crow’s Feet Prompt # 46: Traditions

Brian Dickens Barrabee

Nov 28

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Before You Give — Be Sure to Google

Before You Give — Be Sure to Google

It’s Giving Tuesday. There are a lot of worthy causes. How to make your dollar most effective.

Nov 28

What Is the Meaning Of Life?

What Is the Meaning Of Life?

Is it just about survival?

Nov 28

I Found Honesty In Aging

I Found Honesty In Aging

A self-care narrative

Nov 28

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Why Holiday Grief Is Particularly Poignant

Why Holiday Grief Is Particularly Poignant

How to deal with it

Michele Cambardella

Nov 28

Contemplating “Life-Before-Death”

Contemplating “Life-Before-Death”

Searching for meaning and purpose in a world of big trees and small bigots

Nov 28

Changing the Narrative With Age-Positive Gifts

Changing the Narrative With Age-Positive Gifts

Can you spread the anti-ageism message in your holiday gifts without seeming preachy? Yes, you can!

Janine Vanderburg

Nov 28

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Self-Care Through RSV

Self-Care Through RSV

Testing positive for RSV and navigating self-care when feeling miserable.

Nov 27

’Tis the Season for Picking Which Family Members to Spend the Holidays With

’Tis the Season for Picking Which Family Members to Spend the Holidays With

No Matter Who You Pick, Someone is Going to Feel Hurt

Maureen Morrissey

Nov 27

Take Two Tablespoons of Dried Milk…

Take Two Tablespoons of Dried Milk…

How an ancient recipe brought comfort in a time of grief

Annie Forbes Cooper

Nov 27

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