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“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.
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My Olympic Quest for the Gold
My Olympic Quest for the Gold
World-class athletes aren’t the only heroes. Behind the scenes, a virtual army of volunteers keeps the Games humming.
Kathleen Murphy
Aug 2
Not Everything I’ve Heard is True
Not Everything I’ve Heard is True
I’m learning the skills of selective listening and curiosity
C. M. Barrett
Aug 2
My Husband Kept His Chin Up
My Husband Kept His Chin Up
Even when his doc said, “You’ll need to take this pill for the rest of your life” and the prescription bottle read: NO REFILLS
Gloria Lesher
Aug 2
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Cucumbers, Lemon Cake, and the Art of Learning
Cucumbers, Lemon Cake, and the Art of Learning
Feeling the magic in Grandma’s kitchen
Janet Meisel
Aug 2
Don’t Fear the Edge of Fate; Embrace It!
Don’t Fear the Edge of Fate; Embrace It!
When you do, life will be a wondrous adventure
Linda Halladay
Aug 1
The Space Where the Placenta Used to Be
The Space Where the Placenta Used to Be
Twenty years later, the pulsing maternal connection is strong
Laura DeMaisBerg
Aug 1
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Looking ahead to the future, or focusing on the past.
Looking ahead to the future, or focusing on the past.
Below you will read about people who are examining the role of memories in their lives. And now our prompts editor, Robin James, has penned…
Nancy Peckenham
Aug 1
Not So Sure-Footed
Not So Sure-Footed
Watching My Feet as I Age
Jan Buhrmann
Aug 1
A Life I Don’t Need a Vacation From
A Life I Don’t Need a Vacation From
Building a better today
Ann Litts
Aug 1
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Avoiding Cantankerism and The Sludge of Inaction
Avoiding Cantankerism and The Sludge of Inaction
Negative people and events can drive me mad and encourage becoming a hermit. But I prefer to be weathered, but not beaten by life.
Keith Kelley
Aug 1
How Your Memories Can Help You Today
How Your Memories Can Help You Today
It depends on how you view them
Louisa Scott
Jul 31
Taking a Risk in My 70s With No Regrets
Taking a Risk in My 70s With No Regrets
In my mid-70s, I thought driving a long-distance solo was out of the question.
Carole Olsen
Jul 31
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