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  • How Quickly Old Age Comes On

    It's done. Or close enough. I've emptied every packing box (except the books which must wait until I figure out shelving). I've put everything in its place. No pictures are hung, but that's the fun part – figuring out which... Read More...

  • An Empty Apartment

    It's late afternoon on Wednesday as I write this in an airport hotel, and I'm exhausted. Everything I own in the world is on a truck presumably on its way to Oregon. My feet are killing me - this is... Read More...

  • Out of Time and Place

    It is almost done, this cross-country move from Portland to Portland. At about noon today, two real estate agents, a title company official, the buyers and I will meet to sign a lot of legal documents that will transfer ownership... Read More...

  • REFLECTIONS: On Fascism

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Saul Friedman (bio) writes the twice-monthly Reflections column for Time Goes By in which he comments on news, politics and social issues from his perspective as one of the younger members of the greatest generation....

  • ELDER MUSIC: Dolls

    You never know who you're going to meet on the internet and I came to know Peter Tibbles (bio here) via email over the past couple of years. His extensive knowledge of most genres of music and his excellent taste... Read More...

  • GRAY MATTERS: Hospice

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Saul Friedman (bio) writes the weekly Gray Matters column which appears here each Saturday. Links to past Gray Matters columns can be found here. Saul's Reflections column, in which he comments on news, politics and...

  • Moving In – Day Two: Unpacking

    Even though I marked boxes reasonably well as I was packing (except, what the hell does miscellaneous mean?), there was no focus to my unpacking yesterday. Some bedroom linens here, bath there, a few clothes, personal and office files. There... Read More...

  • GRAY MATTERS: Preserving Social Security

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Saul Friedman (bio) writes the weekly Gray Matters column which appears here each Saturday. Links to past Gray Matters columns can be found here. Saul's Reflections column, in which he comments on news, politics and...

  • Sad Farewells and Cat Update

    How many of you have been sad to see the last of your dentist? I was yesterday afternoon. I'd given him a tough assignment – to make and fit a denture in just four weeks with only another six weeks... Read More...

  • On to Oregon

    The closing in Maine went without a hitch yesterday. These days, you don't get to feel rich even for a few minutes holding a big, fat check in your hands; the funds were immediately wired to Oregon to pay for... Read More...

  • Moving Into Limbo

    My cross-country move from Portland East to Portland West is – well, moving right along. The van will be here next Wednesday, just six days now, and boxes are being packed in good time. Years ago, before smokers became pariahs,... Read More...

  • A Glitch in an Otherwise Smooth Move

    Over the years, Crabby Old Lady has listened to friends complain about their dealings with Comcast, the telecom that provides their internet and cable television connections. But Crabby is understating. They don't just mutter about dim customer service...

  • ELDER MUSIC: Blue Moon

    Peter Tibbles (bio here) via email over the past couple of years. His extensive knowledge of most genres of music and his excellent taste became apparent only gradually (Peter's not one to toot his horn) but once I understood, I... Read More...

  • Muddling Through

    I am amazed, touched, overwhelmed, pleased and feeling a little abashed by all your good wishes, advice, enthusiasm and blessings throughout this move from Portland east to Portland west. Beginning with the post on 8 February about my intention to......

  • GRAY MATTERS: Safest Reverse Mortgage

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Saul Friedman (bio) writes the weekly Gray Matters column which appears here each Saturday. Links to past Gray Matters columns can be found here. Saul's Reflections column, in which he comments on news, politics and...
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