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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.

Quit Wrinkling Your Face

Quit Wrinkling Your Face

Right after I stop going bald

Apr 21

Chasing Grandma’s Grace

Chasing Grandma’s Grace

Sorting hype from hope to age well

Apr 21

Why Are People So Afraid to Say This One Beautiful Word?

Why Are People So Afraid to Say This One Beautiful Word?

Why can’t we just accept reality and call ourselves old?

Apr 21

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Coming To Terms With The Reality of Ageing

Coming To Terms With The Reality of Ageing

It’s a case of reframing

Apr 21

How To Lower That Number on Your Bathroom Scale — Instantly!

How To Lower That Number on Your Bathroom Scale — Instantly!

It’s simple, easy, and maybe even free

Apr 20

Grieving My Mom’s Death

Grieving My Mom’s Death

Dear Mom: It’s been one month since you’ve been gone. Is there anything I could have done to keep you alive?

Apr 20

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A Less Than Awesome Year for My Retirement

A Less Than Awesome Year for My Retirement

I’m trying to stay away from doom and gloom thinking.

Apr 20

Who Knew a Simple Thing Like Buying a New Table Would Bring Me Closer to My Husband

Who Knew a Simple Thing Like Buying a New Table Would Bring Me Closer to My Husband

Maybe I should start a marriage blog

Apr 20

The Nine Tenets Of Growing Old

The Nine Tenets Of Growing Old

It’s not how old you are, it’s how old you have become

Apr 20

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Here is One Definition of “Old”

Here is One Definition of “Old”

…and it is Grandson approved!

Ardith Bowman, Ph.D.

Apr 19

Just a Container

Just a Container

When a loved one dies, you’ve lost their physical presence but not their impact on your life.

Apr 19

Dealing with ADHD? Turn Your Disorder Into a Superpower

Dealing with ADHD? Turn Your Disorder Into a Superpower

I wish I knew this when I was a boy in the school of life

Apr 19

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