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SNL Takes on Ageism and It's a Win for Elders

Some TGB readers (and many other elders) do not believe in ageism. Whenever I write about the demeaning slights, substandard medical care, failure to hire due to gray hair and wrinkles, cutesy-poo language that infantilizes all elders, they dismiss it...

Published Wed, Oct 18 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Cannabis and Chemo

When I mentioned last week that one of my physicians had recommended cannabis, especially the CBD part, to help me sleep through the night, we both laughed acknowledging that it still feels odd – even in a state where it... Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 23 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Sad Farewells and Cat Update

How many of you have been sad to see the last of your dentist? I was yesterday afternoon. I'd given him a tough assignment – to make and fit a denture in just four weeks with only another six weeks... Read More...

Published Fri, May 14 2010 2:35 AM by TIME GOES BY

On to Oregon

The closing in Maine went without a hitch yesterday. These days, you don't get to feel rich even for a few minutes holding a big, fat check in your hands; the funds were immediately wired to Oregon to pay for... Read More...

Published Tue, May 18 2010 2:35 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 2 November 2013

EDITORIAL NOTE: Interesting Stuff is short by a couple of items this week because I am running short of time in getting ready to leave town tomorrow for a conference on aging in Rhode Island. But I'll be back before... Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 02 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: The Band

You never know who you're going to meet on the internet and I came to know Peter Tibbles (bio here) via email over the past couple of years. His extensive knowledge of most genres of music and his excellent taste... Read More...

Published Sun, Jul 04 2010 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

My Late Life Angst

During the entire 12 months following my 39th birthday, I annoyed most of my friends and colleagues with frequent hang-wringing about the impending black day in April 1981, when I would turn the dreaded 40. I couldn't stop thinking about... Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 08 2010 5:35 AM by TIME GOES BY

Unintended Technology Troubles

[EDITORIAL NOTE: You won't find anything about being old here today. Crabby Old Lady is halfway through the first novel she has read in more than a year - Steig Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Yeah, yeah –... Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 12 2010 5:35 AM by TIME GOES BY

Reverse Mortgages – Part 4: Do Not Fear HECMs

This week, I met in person with each of the three prospective reverse mortgage lenders I had spoken with on the telephone. They had all emailed comparison estimates of types of HECMs I might choose showing interest rates, loan amounts,... Read More.....

Published Fri, Jul 16 2010 5:35 AM by TIME GOES BY

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SNL Takes on Ageism and It's a Win for Elders

Cannabis and Chemo

Sad Farewells and Cat Update

On to Oregon

INTERESTING STUFF – 2 November 2013

ELDER MUSIC: The Band

My Late Life Angst

Unintended Technology Troubles

Reverse Mortgages – Part 4: Do Not Fear HECMs

Another Reader, Another Age Dilemma

GAY AND GRAY: Involuntary Retirement

At Last: Updated Elderblog List

INTERESTING STUFF – 3 December 2011

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