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Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

“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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  • Being Old and Breaking My Old Bad Habits

    Being Old and Breaking My Old Bad Habits

    I’ve done a lot of soul searching sitting around on my ass.
    Go to the profile of Carole Olsen
    Carole Olsen
    May 20
    My Annual Hike Was Extra Tough This Year

    My Annual Hike Was Extra Tough This Year

    But it wasn’t because of my age
    Go to the profile of Lisa Alexander
    Lisa Alexander
    May 20
    The Grim Reality Of Being Over 60

    The Grim Reality Of Being Over 60

    At least according to people who aren’t there yet
    Go to the profile of Glyn Bawden
    Glyn Bawden
    May 20
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    A Big Bucket of Love

    A Big Bucket of Love

    I never knew I could appreciate what once repulsed me
    Go to the profile of Trisha Ready
    Trisha Ready
    May 20
    Nothing Was Better Than Saturday

    Nothing Was Better Than Saturday

    In the 1950s, the sixth day of the week was magical
    Go to the profile of Barry Silverstein
    Barry Silverstein
    May 20
    Is My Early Retirement a Waste of a Top-Tier Education?

    Is My Early Retirement a Waste of a Top-Tier Education?

    I hope my alma mater isn’t too mad at me
    Go to the profile of Victoria Z.
    Victoria Z.
    May 20
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    What We Have Gained from Our Parents

    What We Have Gained from Our Parents

    Reflecting on the values, lessons, and identities we got from Mom and from Dad
    Go to the profile of Jan Buhrmann, Ph.D.
    Jan Buhrmann, Ph.D.
    May 20
    We’ve All Had a ‘Once Upon A Time’

    We’ve All Had a ‘Once Upon A Time’

    Remembering that there is a lot that came before the now
    Go to the profile of Jim Smoot
    Jim Smoot
    May 19
    What If You Had a Fabulous Day?

    What If You Had a Fabulous Day?

    Does it matter if you can’t remember it?
    Go to the profile of Ardith Bowman, Ph.D.
    Ardith Bowman, Ph.D.
    May 19
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    Grace in the Storm

    Grace in the Storm

    My Mother’s Journey of Resilience
    Go to the profile of Dr. V. Ranjan
    Dr. V. Ranjan
    May 19
    Trying to Stay Active Despite Serious Back Issues — There is Hope

    Trying to Stay Active Despite Serious Back Issues — There is Hope

    I am fortunate to be still able to enjoy mountain biking
    Go to the profile of Dan Pfeifer
    Dan Pfeifer
    May 19
    Maintaining Our Value

    Maintaining Our Value

    We have more in common with the youngsters than is immediately apparent
    Go to the profile of Joel Everhart
    Joel Everhart
    May 19
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