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Weeping with Joy at Clinton's Nomination

* * * I sure did surprise myself when that happened yesterday evening. I had written something else for today but then I turned on television, the Democratic convention, and burst into tears – tears of joy - when Secretary... Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 27 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Presidential Politics for Elders Again

A week ago, I wrote about the Republican Convention in general (dark, frightening and totalitarian) and their platform position on Social Security in particular (privatize it). Last week's Democratic Convention was an entirely different animal, upbeat...

Published Mon, Aug 01 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 7 August 2016

BEST HOSPITALS IN UNITED STATES U.S. News & World Report has published its annual rankings of U.S. hospitals. The top three in the honor roll for outstanding performance over multiple areas of care are Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic and Mass... Read...

Published Sat, Aug 06 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

John Oliver on the Importance of Local Newspapers

On Monday's post about AARP and ALEC, a reader complimented me on my investigative reporting. It's good to know that what I write here is appreciated but in this case and almost all others, I cannot take credit for the... Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 12 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

A TGB EXTRA: Good News About Social Security...

...and you helped make it happen. Remember two weeks ago when I told you about a new requirement at the Social Security website? Here it is as explained in an email from that federal agency [emphasis is mine]: “When you... Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 16 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Top 10 Jazz Albums

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, Aug 21 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Notes on My 69th Birthday

Next year's birthday is such a big-deal, round number that this one, particularly as I'm in the midst of selling one home and moving across the country to a new one, is slipping by without much notice. Today is filled... Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 07 2010 2:35 AM by TIME GOES BY

Crabby Old Lady: Is the Internet Worth It Anymore?

If Crabby Old Lady were not committed to this blog, she is unsure if she would bother with the internet anymore. Every effin' page is filled with annoyances and the amount of it has been growing for years. • Here's... Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 03 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Old/Young Friendship

It's hard to keep up these days and it is worrisome how Trump's daily eruptions leave so little time to spend with stories, books, music, ideas and people whose thoughts and ideas help explain the world, expand our minds and... Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 08 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Ben Carson's Geezer Surgery (and More)

There is no dearth of reasons to rant, rail and rage against the new president for the disgraceful caliber of people he has placed in positions of power throughout the departments, offices and agencies of the federal government. Even a... Read More.....

Published Mon, Mar 13 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

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Weeping with Joy at Clinton's Nomination

Presidential Politics for Elders Again

INTERESTING STUFF – 7 August 2016

John Oliver on the Importance of Local Newspapers

A TGB EXTRA: Good News About Social Security...

ELDER MUSIC: Top 10 Jazz Albums

Notes on My 69th Birthday

Crabby Old Lady: Is the Internet Worth It Anymore?

Old/Young Friendship

Ben Carson's Geezer Surgery (and More)

ELDER MUSIC: More Hooked on Classics

INTERESTING STUFF – 25 March 2017

Resisting Tyranny: It's Up to You and Me

A Few Things I've Learned About Growing Old

Dining Out With the Opposite Sex While Married