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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.

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  • Why I’ll Be Taking My Social Security at Age 62

    Why I’ll Be Taking My Social Security at Age 62

    Once you do the math, it makes sense for many people
    Go to the profile of Mike Scarpiello
    Mike Scarpiello
    Jun 15
    I’ve Arrived

    I’ve Arrived

    This time it’s all for me
    Go to the profile of Donna Gerard
    Donna Gerard
    Jun 15
    Dad Jokes for Father’s Day

    Dad Jokes for Father’s Day

    What are some of your favorites?
    Go to the profile of Mary McGrath
    Mary McGrath
    Jun 15
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    The Best Father’s Day Gift

    The Best Father’s Day Gift

    Talk to me
    Go to the profile of Joel Everhart
    Joel Everhart
    Jun 15
    Sweden Falls In Love With a Novel About an Old Man and His Dog

    Sweden Falls In Love With a Novel About an Old Man and His Dog

    The Cranes Fly South poignantly depicts the compromises that come with old age. Life isn’t always easy for the elderly, or those who care…
    Go to the profile of Janice Macdonald
    Janice Macdonald
    Jun 15
    Sell The Cybertruck. Reclaim Agency.

    Sell The Cybertruck. Reclaim Agency.

    Tech leaders underestimate midlife. Let them!
    Go to the profile of Christoph Skupsch
    Christoph Skupsch
    Jun 15
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    Sixty Years of High School Reunions

    Sixty Years of High School Reunions

    The Good, the Bad and — Dare I Say It — the Ugly
    Go to the profile of Martha Warriner Jarrett
    Martha Warriner Jarrett
    Jun 15
    The Fountain of Youth

    The Fountain of Youth

    The #1 trick to stay young, and it takes 30 minutes a week
    Go to the profile of Jean Campbell
    Jean Campbell
    Jun 15
    Those Summertime Memories at the Aunties’ House

    Those Summertime Memories at the Aunties’ House

    It was so hot I wondered if I could fry an egg on the asphalt
    Go to the profile of Ruby Lee
    Ruby Lee
    Jun 15
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    These Feet Were Made for Walking…Just a Bit Slower Now

    These Feet Were Made for Walking…Just a Bit Slower Now

    How I accepted my aging body despite growing limitations
    Go to the profile of Cat Strav
    Cat Strav
    Jun 14
    From a Slide Rule to the Moon

    From a Slide Rule to the Moon

    The evolution of personal computers
    Go to the profile of Bob Jasper
    Bob Jasper
    Jun 14
    A Quick Trip Back In Time

    A Quick Trip Back In Time

    The candy at Court Street Grocers
    Go to the profile of William Mersey
    William Mersey
    Jun 14
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