My New Job
I’m retired. My income is less than what it used to be. I’m crabby because I’ve gotten more than my fair shares of things that go wrong with old age. I’m an introvert. I hate […]
Tag: old age
Did You Find a Pair of Glasses I Lost?
(Sadly, the following story is completely true.) As I age, I routinely am reminded that my body – and my brain – are slowing declining. I will never again grace the cover of People Magazine’s […]
Who You Callin’ Old?
Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Dylan Thomas I’m weird. Most people my age (early […]
A 20-Year-Old in a 70-Year-Old Body
It creeps up on you, like a mugger on a dark street. One minute you are dancing down the sidewalk of life with energy and confidence, the next minute – WHAM! You’re on the ground, […]
I Have Discovered the Fountain of Youth
I’m 61 years old. You can’t fool me with platitudes like “60 is the new 45.” Let’s face it. The man in the mirror is looking very rough around the edges – and frankly, he’s […]
The Old Woman
The old woman walked onto the stage wearing her robe, pajamas, and slippers. As the patrons watched her climb the steps, they didn’t know what to think. Who was this old hag? She stood in […]
I’m Not Old; I’m Just Maturity-Enhanced
Old people are cool. They have to be cool, because aging is not for wimps, especially for those who are determined to overcome the effects of time. That requires intelligence, guts, determination and nerve. Have […]
Rejuvenation Tips for Seniors
Seniors are cool. No, really we are. We’ve managed to stay alive for several decades, thanks to a modern medicine, living in the right place, looking both ways before crossing a street and not running […]
The Top 5 Good Things About Getting Old
Nobody looks forward to getting old. That would be like looking forward to your next root canal. The aging process is not inherently fun. It isn’t all walkers and hearing aids, though. There are some […]