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ELDER MUSIC: John Denver

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, Sep 01 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

It's Flu Shot Time

For at least 25 years - more likely, 30 - when fall rolls around, I get a flu shot. As I have undoubtedly related in the past, the one year I neglected it, I was down for two weeks literally... Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 05 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

On Becoming 75

[BIRTHDAY NOTE: Thank you all so much for the many kind greetings you left in the comments yesterday. You made my birthday extra special and I appreciate every one of you. You too, Peter Tibbles, for that excellent musical party.]... Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 08 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Crabby Old Lady, Credit Scores and a John Oliver Treat

Two or three weeks ago, Crabby Old Lady received the bill for renewal of her homeowners coverage. It was up 7.4 percent - too high but not enough to cause heartburn. However, the accompanying premium for Crabby's auto insurance, due... Read More....

Published Wed, Apr 13 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Interesting Ageing Stuff

For many years, I have posted a Saturday listing of Interesting Stuff - internet items that piqued my interest that I think you too might like. Although the topic of this blog is ageing and what it's really like to... Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 18 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: The Late Great Townes Van Zandt

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, Sep 18 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 24 September 2016

THIS 90-YEAR-OLD PROVES I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT DEDICATION From the Youtube page: ”For 53 years, Justo Gallego has been building a cathedral by hand on the outskirts of Madrid almost entirely by himself. Gallego has no formal architecture or....

Published Sat, Sep 24 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

A Rite of Elderpassage – One More Time

[EDITORIAL NOTE: A couple of unexpected appointments intruded yesterday leaving no time to get a post written before I ran out of steam by mid-afternoon so today I have a rerun for you. This was first published here 10 years... Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 28 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

United Nations Takes on Worldwide Ageism

”While older persons are often said to enjoy particular respect, the reality is that too many societies limit them, denying access to jobs, loans and basic services. The marginalization and devaluing of older persons takes a heavy toll... “Ageism frequently...

Published Mon, Oct 03 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

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ELDER MUSIC: John Denver

It's Flu Shot Time

On Becoming 75

Crabby Old Lady, Credit Scores and a John Oliver Treat

Interesting Ageing Stuff

ELDER MUSIC: The Late Great Townes Van Zandt

INTERESTING STUFF – 24 September 2016

A Rite of Elderpassage – One More Time

United Nations Takes on Worldwide Ageism

INTERESTING STUFF – 9 October 2016

Exercise, Even In Small Doses, Offers Tremendous Benefits For Elders By Judith Graham

Final Presidential Face-to-Face Tonight

ELDER MUSIC: Debut Albums

INTERESTING STUFF – 29 October 2016

Holiday Gift Ideas for Elders - 2016