May 2013 - Time Goes By - The Network of Care

INTERESTING STUFF – 25 May 2013

There is so much new Interesting Stuff this week that I can't post it all. If something you sent is missing, it may turn up next week or the next although never any promises. “BETTER ME THAN A CHILD” That... Read More...

Published Sat, May 25 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

An Elder in Exile

For the 40 years I lived in Manhattan, it was well known that many people there, when they reached retirement age – especially in the Jewish community - moved to Florida. Some were immigrants from around the world and from... Read More...

Published Wed, May 29 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

“I'm a Sexually Liberated Woman, Finally - at Age 80”

Regarding what you will read below, I am torn equally between unbridled admiration and wretched jealousy. This the kind of writing, particularly about aging, that makes me want to just give up what I do here. This gorgeous essay, which... Read More.....

Published Thu, May 09 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Early or Late Retirement?

For all my life, 65 was the traditional retirement age. In the United States, that number came into general use for this purpose when Social Security was created in 1935, and 65 was set then as the age to receive... Read More...

Published Mon, May 13 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Part 1

My gradual balding, which I have mentioned in the past, becomes more noticeable by the day so because I am tired to death of thinking about it, over several months, I have spent serious time and effort looking for a... Read More...

Published Fri, May 17 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow – Part 3

Okay, that was a bit of a cheat on Monday - all process, no news. But it was quick and easy to write and I needed time to prepare for the arrival of a houseguest. No excuses today. The Joseph... Read More...

Published Tue, May 21 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Rest in Peace Roy Leitz

Many of you who read TGB's companion blog, The Elder Storytelling Place, will certainly know Nancy Leitz, one of the best storytellers we have at that blog. She has been missing from the mix for the past several months after... Read More...

Published Fri, May 03 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Playing in Old Age

Last week, in discussing purpose in retirement, some commenters hit on something that I had deliberately omitted from my post, saving it for another time: ”After raising 2 generations of children for over 40 years, I am very happy to... Read More...

Published Tue, May 07 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Memorial Day 2013

Taking the day off for Memorial Day. Will return tomorrow. The Elder Storytelling Place is also taking the day off. Read More...

Published Mon, May 27 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

How to End Sexism, Racism (and Ageism Too)

Slightly altered, I stole that header from Kavan Peterson at changingaging.org. In fact, I've stolen the entire post. Ageism in all its forms drives me nuts. Nevertheless, it is as commonly perpetrated throughout the American cultural spectrum as...

Published Fri, May 31 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 11 May 2013

OLD PEOPLE DRIVING Two-and-a-half years ago, I showed you a clip from a 24-minute documentary about three oldest old people – near centenarians – driving. Here it is again: This week the producer, Shaleece Haas, emailed to tell me one... Read More...

Published Sat, May 11 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Elder *** Cancer and Celebrities

It's no secret that the risk of *** cancer increases with age but did you know that 80 percent of *** cancers are found in women older than 50, and 60 percent of them in women older than 65? It... Read More...

Published Wed, May 15 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Songs About Cities - Memphis

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, May 19 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Time Goes By Commenting Policies

Readers arrive here (and elsewhere on the web) with varying levels of computer and internet expertise. Because this blog appeals primarily to elders, many of whom have taught themselves this stuff (and hurray to all of you who have done... Read More....

Published Thu, May 23 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Purpose in Retirement

Many years ago, I spent some time with a man whose talents and accomplishments were many. Michael was erudite, well traveled and had a vast knowledge of literature and music (I think he and Peter Tibbles would enjoy one another).... Read More...

Published Wed, May 01 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

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