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INTERESTING STUFF: 13 August 2010

[EDITORIAL NOTE: There has been little response to my invitation on Wednesday to a meetup at my home on 18 September for elderbloggers and readers in the vicinity of Portland, Oregon. (Honest, I bathe regularly.) On the theory that people... Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 5:35 AM by TIME GOES BY

Being 90-Something

Human nature being what it is, we all have our prejudices. I don't mean the nakedly open hatred of those who would burn sacred books of others' religion. Or circulate a caricature of the president as a witch doctor. Or... Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 13 2010 5:31 AM by TIME GOES BY

Elder Effort for Medical Marijuana

The guy in the video looked to be near my age and he was talking to a group of other people as old or older than I am. ”We invented marijuana,” he said. “We're the Woodstock generation.” Well, that got... Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 14 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 9 November 2010

Interesting Stuff is an occasional column of short takes and links to web items that have recently caught my attention – some related to aging and some not. All readers are welcome to submit items for inclusion. Just click Contact... Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 09 2010 5:31 AM by TIME GOES BY

Crabby Old Lady's New Facebook Rant

In the greater scheme of things - such as what Monday's test vote in the Senate portends for the future of Social Security - Facebook doesn't matter and Crabby Old Lady feels slightly foolish bringing it up right now. Nevertheless,... Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 14 2010 5:31 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: On the Road Again

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, Sep 05 2010 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 10 December 2011

LAUGHING THROUGH THE AGES Through the ages, literally, from infancy to old. That's all, just laughs. (LAUGHS! from Everynone on Vimeo. 100 YEARS YEARS OF FASHION IN 100 SECONDS Well, fashion east London style, but it's similar to the U.S.... Read...

Published Sat, Dec 10 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

October Elder Meetup in Lake Oswego, Plus...

Two weeks ago, I offered two possible dates for an elderblogger (and readers) meetup at my home in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Responses are in and Saturday 9 October is the majority choice. That doesn't mean those who preferred 16 October... Read More....

Published Wed, Sep 01 2010 5:31 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

Reverse Mortgages – Part 2: The Basics

Because there are many small details to know about reverse mortgages and enough individual questions to fill a book, I am going to start broadly and drill down in subsequent posts so that we can absorb the needed information in... Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 02 2010 5:35 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 3 March 2012

WOMEN'S HEALTH EXPERTS SPEAK OUT After the squeaker of a vote in the Senate this week that did manage to defeat the horrific Blunt Amendment, we definitely need to blow off some steam and this video should do it for... Read More...

Published Sat, Mar 03 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

GRAY MATTERS: Hunger and Shame

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Saul Friedman (bio) writes the weekly Gray Matters column which appears here each Saturday. Links to past Gray Matters columns can be found here. Saul's Reflections column, in which he comments on news, politics and...

Published Sat, May 08 2010 2:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Dolls

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, May 09 2010 2:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Moving Into Limbo

My cross-country move from Portland East to Portland West is – well, moving right along. The van will be here next Wednesday, just six days now, and boxes are being packed in good time. Years ago, before smokers became pariahs,... Read More...

Published Thu, May 06 2010 2:35 AM by TIME GOES BY

Ice Cream, Guilt and Aging Well

Among my favorite foods are lobster; Dungeness crab; big, fat, ripe blackberries; a blue cheese from Spain called Cabrales; maple-infused, grilled salmon; and gorilla salad, my own dinner invention involving 10 to 15 vegetables and fruits held together...

Published Mon, May 03 2010 2:35 AM by TIME GOES BY

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