Time Goes By

Retirement Stories – Part 1

Reporter Floyd Norris, writing in The New York Times on Saturday, had this to say about retiring from the workforce: ”THE retirement dream seems further away for a lot of baby boomers, and they appear to be responding to that... Read More...

Published Mon, May 21 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Drinking Songs 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, May 20 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTIING STUFF – 19 May 2012

THE KIND OF CENTENARIAN I WANT TO BE In April, Eileen Emeline Ingles of Invercargill, New Zealand, turned 100. Until a year ago, writes reporter Gwyneth Hyndman, she ran to the mailbox every morning. I like what Ms. Ingles says... Read More...

Published Sat, May 19 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

THE TGB ELDERLAW ATTORNEY: Understanding Trusts

Orrin Onken writes the twice-monthly TGB Elderlaw Attorney column in which he discusses legal issues of concern and interest to elders. He is an elderlaw attorney licensed to practice in the state of Oregon. He also keeps his own blog,... Read More.....

Published Fri, May 18 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Fixing (Not Destroying) Social Security

As reported here two days ago, a bunch of rich, white men (and two or three equally privileged women) met in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday resulting in a bit more media attention than I had expected. What they reported, mostly,... Read More...

Published Thu, May 17 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Peter Tibbles' Trip to Oregon – Part 2

Ten days ago or so, I posted some photos of Time Goes By Elder Music columnist Peter Tibbles and his Assistant Musicologist, Norma, during their stay with me here in Oregon. On 3 May, I saw them off to Idaho... Read More...

Published Wed, May 16 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

The Elite Meet on Social Security Today

You've heard of Peter G. Peterson, haven't you? He is the billionaire financier who has, for decades, been spending his money in pursuit of privatizing Social Security. Whenever you read the word “privatize” in that regard, read “loot.” Here is...

Published Tue, May 15 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

President Obama Endorses Gay Marriage – Finally

The latest cover of the New Yorker magazine on newsstands today. Isn't this terrific: Compared to Congress and the judicial branch of government, a president has few actual powers. However, his position does imbue him with the authority to influence...

Published Mon, May 14 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Buddy Holly

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 13 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 12 May 2012

BIONIC EYES FOR ELDERS An estimated half million Amercians age 75 and older are afflicted with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) along with, eventually, the resultant blindness. Two years ago, the Federal Trade Commission approved an amazing space...

Published Sat, May 12 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

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Retirement Stories – Part 1

ELDER MUSIC: Drinking Songs Part 1

INTERESTIING STUFF – 19 May 2012

THE TGB ELDERLAW ATTORNEY: Understanding Trusts

Fixing (Not Destroying) Social Security

Peter Tibbles' Trip to Oregon – Part 2

The Elite Meet on Social Security Today

President Obama Endorses Gay Marriage – Finally

ELDER MUSIC: Buddy Holly

INTERESTING STUFF – 12 May 2012

The Best Health Advice? Just Move

ELDER POETRY INTERLUDE: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

How Progressive Elders Can Help

“Honoring” Elders During Older Americans Month

Peter Tibbles and the AM in Oregon