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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.

What’s Worth Fixing and What’s Better Left Alone

What’s Worth Fixing and What’s Better Left Alone

Finding meaning in flickering lights and forgotten things

Victoria Corindi 🌻

Dec 7

7 Things We Took For Granted That Our Grandchildren Will Find Bewildering

7 Things We Took For Granted That Our Grandchildren Will Find Bewildering

I can’t wait to share stories with them

Dec 7

The Books We Share

The Books We Share

The older we get, the more we read together

Dec 7

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How to Scream

Aging is enraging

Dec 7

Are You Expecting Your Children to Take Care of You in Your Old Age?

Are You Expecting Your Children to Take Care of You in Your Old Age?

I think we might all need a backup plan

Dec 7

I Was a Medicare Agent, and I Still Messed Up My Medicare Supplement Policy

I Was a Medicare Agent, and I Still Messed Up My Medicare Supplement Policy

Fortunately, I have do-over coming in a couple of years

Dec 7

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Is It a Senior Moment or a Sign of Dementia?

Is It a Senior Moment or a Sign of Dementia?

Should I be worried about these embarrassing lapses?

Dec 7

Don’t Just Stand There, Do Something!

Don’t Just Stand There, Do Something!

Some thoughts for those who hear a call to action

Dec 7

I Resent the Ageist Comment Left on My Article

I Resent the Ageist Comment Left on My Article

Don’t put older people into a general category

Dec 7

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Why Can’t I Remember Why I Opened This Drawer

Why Can’t I Remember Why I Opened This Drawer

My ability to multitask has diminished

Dec 7

A Stranger to Oneself

A Stranger to Oneself

The Glass and Soul of Ageing and Self-Discovery

Dec 6

Who Are You versus What Are You in Retirement

Who Are You versus What Are You in Retirement

The difference is huge!

Mel Schlesinger

Dec 6

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