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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.

How This Old Woman Figured Out that Safety Trumps Ego Every Time

How This Old Woman Figured Out that Safety Trumps Ego Every Time

The day I recognized that being strong and independent meant knowing when I needed help

Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen

Jan 24

Do You Still Wear a Bra?

Do You Still Wear a Bra?

Is it an unnecessary evil or something simply passe?

Jan 24

Turning Friendship into Romance When You’re Older

Turning Friendship into Romance When You’re Older

What YouTube is teaching me at 68

Carolyn F. Chryst, Ph.D.

Jan 24

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Charles and the Story of the Bleeding Brain

Charles and the Story of the Bleeding Brain

Some things are harder to joke about than others, but I managed anyway

Charles Bastille

Jan 24

Are You Guilty of Internal Ageism?

Are You Guilty of Internal Ageism?

How to cope when our society belittles growing old

Barry Silverstein

Jan 24

Offers in the Mail

Offers in the Mail

You know you are old when you get these

Jan 24

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We’re Now in the Age of the Introvert

We’re Now in the Age of the Introvert

It’s become a badge of honor to live small. But are we putting our health at risk?

Jan 24

The Wealthy Men Who Want to Cheat Death

The Wealthy Men Who Want to Cheat Death

Can money, minds, and technology unlock the aging puzzle?

Charles Amemiya

Jan 23

As I Get Older, I Like A Fresh Start Each Day

As I Get Older, I Like A Fresh Start Each Day

It’s like a present, wrapped up and ready to enjoy.

Jan 23

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If You Had to Drop a Pin in the Map of Your Life, Would You Know Where to Put it?

If You Had to Drop a Pin in the Map of Your Life, Would You Know Where to Put it?

I’m not sure that I would, but I’m going to give it a shot anyway.

Jan 23

Why I’m Learning Mahjong to Prepare for My Next Decade

Why I’m Learning Mahjong to Prepare for My Next Decade

Small decisions may make the difference

Jan 23

Finding Love Later in Life

Finding Love Later in Life

A beautiful tapestry of love

Jeanine M. Jones, LMSW

Jan 22

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