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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.

Understanding that Growth is Possible at Any Age

Understanding that Growth is Possible at Any Age

And how I intend to follow this dictum

May 14

I’m Not in a Midlife Crisis — I’m in a Midlife Clarity (And That’s More Dangerous)

I’m Not in a Midlife Crisis — I’m in a Midlife Clarity (And That’s More Dangerous)

Midlife clarity doesn’t shout — it whispers: quit

May 14

I’m Old Enough Now to Have Known the Terminator When He Was a Boy

I’m Old Enough Now to Have Known the Terminator When He Was a Boy

Hey Arnold Schwarzenegger, let’s hang out again

Michael Burg, MD (Satire Sommelier) 😬

May 14

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Growing Older Has Made Me Afraid of Falling

Growing Older Has Made Me Afraid of Falling

Well, landing wrong

May 14

Yes, I’m Scared, and Yet…

Yes, I’m Scared, and Yet…

The alternative’s even worse

May 14

The Castle

A poem about loss and the lessons we must learn

May 14

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The Dog Years Crystal Ball

The Dog Years Crystal Ball

A Photo Essay about Dogs, aging and lessons learned.

May 14

He Called Me “Sir” and Meant It

He Called Me “Sir” and Meant It

A tiny word, a big realization, and the uncomfortable grace of aging

May 14

To Be Comfortable or to Grow

To Be Comfortable or to Grow

Which is a better choice?

Margie Hord de Mendez

May 14

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Weeds Are Beautiful

Weeds Are Beautiful

It just depends on how you look a them

Laura DeMaisBerg

May 14

Like Fine Wine: Mother-Daughter Relationships Age Well

Like Fine Wine: Mother-Daughter Relationships Age Well

And it’s never too late to start repairing them

May 13

Don’t Lose Track Of Time

Don’t Lose Track Of Time

Time in retirement isn’t what I thought it would be

May 13

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