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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.

I Didn’t Think It Would Hurt This Much

I Didn’t Think It Would Hurt This Much

Jun 22

I’m Old But I Won’t Stank

I’m Old But I Won’t Stank

At least research indicates I won’t if I do this

Brian Dickens Barrabee

Jun 22

What Happened to the Chef?

What Happened to the Chef?

The cook in me has semi-retired

Jun 22

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It’s My 70th Birthday and All I Want is a $45M Military Parade

It’s My 70th Birthday and All I Want is a $45M Military Parade

And some other stuff

Michael Burg, MD (Satire Sommelier) 😬

Jun 22

Frustrated by the Medical System?

Frustrated by the Medical System?

Advocate for yourself to get where you need to go

Bruce Stambaugh

Jun 21

Your Grown Children Can Break Your Heart

Your Grown Children Can Break Your Heart

But only if you let them.

Jun 21

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The End of Financial Independence

The End of Financial Independence

Sometimes you need to listen to your kids

Jun 21

The Gentle Art of Waving to Neighbors

The Gentle Art of Waving to Neighbors

I’ve found a retirement hobby

Georgia Kreiger

Jun 20

What it’s Like to Be a Middle-Aged Woman Who’s Never Been Married

What it’s Like to Be a Middle-Aged Woman Who’s Never Been Married

Some relish shaping their non-normative identity, a study finds

Jun 20

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The Pain of Getting Older

The Pain of Getting Older

It’s literally a pain!

Jun 20

Running Through the Sprinklers Was a Whole Gen-X Vibe

Running Through the Sprinklers Was a Whole Gen-X Vibe

The basics were good enough

Not Even Wine With Dinner

Jun 20

I Took a Deep Breath and Signed up for Classes

I Took a Deep Breath and Signed up for Classes

… at the Senior Center

Kathryn Betts Adams, MSW, PhD

Jun 20

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