Sharon Flesher – Medium

Sharon Flesher

Pinned

Sharon Flesher

·

Jan 4, 2023

To Learn a Language, that 99% Perspiration Thing Matters. A lot.

My Duolingo streak is at 1,123 days, and I’ve baked many madeleines. Now it’s time to work harder.

To Learn a Language, that 99% Perspiration Thing Matters. A lot.

Pinned

In

Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

by

Sharon Flesher

·

Oct 27, 2022

I’ve Been Swedish Death Cleaning for Two Years, and I’m Feeling So Alive

As my house empties of objects, it fills with delight.

I’ve Been Swedish Death Cleaning for Two Years, and I’m Feeling So Alive

In

Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

by

Sharon Flesher

·

Sep 12, 2025

Go to College for Fun in Retirement

Back-to-school isn’t just for kids.

Go to College for Fun in Retirement

In

Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

by

Sharon Flesher

·

Aug 18, 2025

The Freedom of Renting in Retirement

I did the math with the help of AI

A house with a for sale sign in front.

In

Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

by

Sharon Flesher

·

Jul 23, 2025

Boomers: Take Advice from the Millennials on Travel Planning

The kids can access the most helpful digital tools

A photo array of pre-digial travel items, including a map, a camera and a compass.

In

Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

by

Sharon Flesher

·

Sep 4, 2024

How to Swedish Death Clean Before Your Next House Move

Because let’s face it, you’ll probably move again. And death is certain.

A cute dog in a moving box.

In

Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

by

Sharon Flesher

·

Mar 10, 2024

Never Too Old for Date Night

Advice from octogenarian couple in the cocktail lounge on how to keep the relationship spry

An older couple dancing together.

Sharon Flesher

·

Jan 12, 2024

The French Thing I Miss the Most

Two months after returning to the U.S., I’m still ranting about my daily bread. Call it reverse culture shock.

The French Thing I Miss the Most

In

Classics Rock

by

Sharon Flesher

·

Jan 2, 2024

Starting the Year with Tolstoy

Compiled in tsarist Russia, the great writer’s calendar of meditations is wisdom for any place and any time.

Starting the Year with Tolstoy

In

Classics Rock

by

Sharon Flesher

·

Oct 28, 2023

Reading Between Meals

Whet your appetite with books that tell stories as delicious as the food.

Reading Between Meals

Sharon Flesher

Sharon Flesher

Former news reporter turned freelance, now writing about wine, food and books. Preparing for the next adventure.

Following

Help

Status

About

Careers

Press

Blog

Store

Privacy

Rules

Terms

Text to speech