December 2012 - Time Goes By - The Network of Care

Some Elder Humor

Not long ago ago, I told you about a book I recently purchased titled The Art of Aging with a lot of quotations from writers of many historical eras. It continues to engage me. Here is the editor, Wayne Booth,... Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 19 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Toes Up in 2012 - Part 1

This Sunday Elder Music column was launched in December of 2008. By May of the following year, one commenter, Peter Tibbles, had added so much knowledge and value to my poor attempts at musical presentations that I asked him to... Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 30 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

What's the Matter with Old People?

For the record, I stole that headline from Salon editor-at-large, Joan Walsh, who released a book this year titled, What's the Matter with White People?. Her title, in turn, mimics Thomas Frank's 2004 book, What's the Matter with Kansas?....

Published Fri, Dec 21 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

The Unspeakable Tragedy at Sandy Hook

By now you undoubtedly have seen and read the accounts of the horrific shootings Friday in Connecticut where 27 were killed including 20 children. It is those children - babies really, kindergartners – who make this latest gun tragedy unbearable.... Read...

Published Mon, Dec 17 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

The Kindness and Caring of a Dog

There are distractions this week and not a lot of time to write so here is a beautiful, little story for today that will warm your heart: Cats are mysterious, mercurial and manipulative beings, ever unpredictable and fascinating. Certainly they... Read...

Published Fri, Dec 28 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Christmas 2012

This Sunday Elder Music column was launched in December of 2008. By May of the following year, one commenter, Peter Tibbles, had added so much knowledge and value to my poor attempts at musical presentations that I asked him to... Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 23 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Henri the Cat – The Worst Noel

Millions of people save some vacation for this time of year and the week between Christmas and New Years has always felt to me like a vaguely pleasant waiting period, even when I was employed and at work. Now? I'm... Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 26 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

In Search of a Fulfilling Old Age

In a post last week, I concluded with this: ”What I want from this stage of my life is to fully live it, be in it, wallow in it. I want to understand its uniqueness, discover how it is different... Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 13 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

The Purpose Prize 2012

The Purpose Prize has been around for half a dozen years. Its – ahem - purpose is to invest in people older than 60 who are changing the world for the greater good. The winners each receive $100,000. The five... Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 14 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

President Obama Betrays Elders

Depending on the newsletters you subscribe to, perhaps you too have been swamped with email this week from Democratic and Progressive organizations. There is a good reason: two days ago President Barack Obama, in fiscal cliff negotiations with House Speaker...

Published Thu, Dec 20 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

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Some Elder Humor

ELDER MUSIC: Toes Up in 2012 - Part 1

What's the Matter with Old People?

The Unspeakable Tragedy at Sandy Hook

The Kindness and Caring of a Dog

ELDER MUSIC: Christmas 2012

Henri the Cat – The Worst Noel

In Search of a Fulfilling Old Age

The Purpose Prize 2012

President Obama Betrays Elders

Results of Your Calls and Letters to Congress

ELDER MUSIC: Toes Up in 2012 - Part 2

ELDER MUSIC: Blue Eyed Soul

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