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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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The Dark Lady
The Dark Lady
I am 75 years old, healthy, and have never spent much time worrying about death. When I’ve thought about it at all, it was either as an…
William Stubblefield
Jun 26
A Trip to See Donny Osmond in Concert Reminded Me of How Expensive Entertainment Is These Days
A Trip to See Donny Osmond in Concert Reminded Me of How Expensive Entertainment Is These Days
The high cost of entertainment makes it inaccessible to many seniors
Ruby Lee
Jun 26
Asking the Big Questions
Asking the Big Questions
My father died asking — but not getting — any answers.
Alisa Wolf
Jun 26
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The Need to Win Burns Bright
The Need to Win Burns Bright
Much brighter than I thought
Robin James
Jun 26
Next Time, I’m Flying
Next Time, I’m Flying
Road trips just aren’t what they used to be.
Lori Stratton
Jun 26
June is Pride Month and in recognition, the Crow’s Feet Podcast is presenting an interview with a…
June is Pride Month and in recognition, the Crow’s Feet Podcast is presenting an interview with a…
Host Melinda Blau spoke with Esther Newton about her life and how attitudes have changed in the past 60 years. (Listen here.) Melinda also…
Nancy Peckenham
Jun 26
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Take the Right Steps Now for the Best End-of-Life Care
Take the Right Steps Now for the Best End-of-Life Care
No one can know your wishes if you don’t express them.
Sandra Pawula
Jun 26
Labor Was Cheap in The 1960s
Labor Was Cheap in The 1960s
Especially when it was me and my older brother
Don Denoncourt
Jun 26
Esther Newton Won’t Make You Gay
Esther Newton Won’t Make You Gay
But you might find pieces of yourself in her story and compassion for her struggle. I did.
Melinda Blau
Jun 25
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“When Will You Be 60?” Wink, Wink…
“When Will You Be 60?” Wink, Wink…
Yes, you CAN ask someone their age
Ardith Bowman, Ph.D.
Jun 25
The Changing Landscape of Friendship
The Changing Landscape of Friendship
Why I’m content with fewer friends as I get older
Rick L. Huffman
Jun 25
Welcome to the Compound, or Rather, the Community
Welcome to the Compound, or Rather, the Community
A place to make friends while wearing your bathrobe
Kris Downey
Jun 25
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