October 2011 - Time Goes By - The Network of Care

INTERESTING STUFF: 15 October 2011

Interesting Stuff is a weekly listing of short takes and links to web items that have caught my attention; some related to aging and some not, some useful and others just for fun. You are all encouraged to submit items... Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 15 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Why I Write About Growing Old

On Saturday, I posted one photograph with a link to more of elders who are at least 100 years old. The goal of the photographer is to show the beauty in age, and the reason it is necessary for some... Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 03 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

What Steve Jobs Reminded Me Of

There is nothing I can say that hasn't already been said about Steve Jobs, undoubtedly a genius of a certain kind, who pushed technology forward at a faster clip than it would otherwise have moved, who made elegant, little toys... Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 07 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

When Good Things Happen

It was the last day of this year's farmer's market on Saturday. As usual, I was there for the opening bell at 8:30AM so that I wouldn't lose out on some items that sell quickly. I started in back with... Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Classical Chain

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...

Published Sun, Oct 30 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Uncertainty in Old Age

Just some stuff that's been floating around in my head. Among the mantras of our recession that has been annoying me is the insistence from bankers, Wall Street, CEOs, right wing politicians and pundits that the economic climate will not... Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 20 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Distracted on Sunday Afternoon

The intention was to write about something else for today, but there were other obligations on Sunday and the time set aside for writing today's post was, instead, spent with The New York Times - in particular, the newspaper's extensive... Read...

Published Mon, Oct 24 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Crabby Old Lady Wearies of Stupid Retail Tricks

By now, just about everyone who uses email can spot the infamous Nigerian scam and its imitators, right? We also know better than to give our Social Security and bank account numbers to strangers over the telephone or in an... Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 14 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Awakening: Occupy Everywhere

I spent a lot of time last weekend watching the #Occupy protests around the world but especially here in the U.S. With the number of demonstrators steadily increasing over the past four weeks and Wall Street titans whining to the... Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 18 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Miles Davis

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...

Published Sun, Oct 02 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Countering Elder Ignorance and Disinterest

On yesterday's post in regard to Senator Bernie Sanders' support of elders, Social Security and Medicare, Denise left this comment: “How can we get seniors out there? I'm an insurance agent working with Medicare-related products, so I am talking...

Published Thu, Oct 06 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Book Day Among the TGB Elders

When, yesterday, I read Jan Adams' review of Empire of Liberty: A History of the Early Republic 1789 - 1815 by historian Gordon S. Wood, I immediately bookmarked it to buy for my Kindle. This grabbed me: “The title phrase... Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 27 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF: 29 October 2011

Interesting Stuff is a weekly listing of short takes and links to web items that have caught my attention; some related to aging and some not, some useful and others just for fun. You are all encouraged to submit items... Read More...

Published Sat, Oct 29 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Social Security COLA and Medicare 2012

Summer is gone, the first of fall/winter holidays will be here in 10 days or so (Boo!) and that means it must be time to think about finances for 2012. Herewith an update for elders. UPDATE: It was announced this... Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 19 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: 1966

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...

Published Sun, Oct 23 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

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INTERESTING STUFF: 15 October 2011

Why I Write About Growing Old

What Steve Jobs Reminded Me Of

When Good Things Happen

ELDER MUSIC: Classical Chain

Uncertainty in Old Age

Distracted on Sunday Afternoon

Crabby Old Lady Wearies of Stupid Retail Tricks

Awakening: Occupy Everywhere

ELDER MUSIC: Miles Davis

Countering Elder Ignorance and Disinterest

Book Day Among the TGB Elders

INTERESTING STUFF: 29 October 2011

Social Security COLA and Medicare 2012

ELDER MUSIC: 1966