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A Surprising Media Respect For an Elder

Ageist language isn't confined to such obvious demeaning labels as geezer, coot, biddy, etc. - or to “elderspeak,” the belittling forms of address such a “dearie,” and “sweetie” or speaking to old poople in a loud, slow voice. Much more... Read More...

Published Mon, May 02 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Creeque Alley

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 08 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 14 May 2016

NEW YORK TIMES OBITUARIES I still remember my surprise more than half a century ago when, at a radio station, I saw a stack of audio cassettes with such labels as “Eisenhower Obit.” Not that I had thought about it... Read More...

Published Sat, May 14 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

A TGB Extra: Tech Support Fun

Darlene Costner emailed the following joke that had me laughing all day. Anyone who has ever had computer problems and relationship issues will get it. I suspect this one has been around the web for many years and you may... Read More...

Published Thu, May 19 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Donald Trump and Social Security

Back when there were still a whole lot of people running for the Republican nomination for president, Donald Trump was the only one who did not want to cut Social Security benefits. His opponents had the usual variety of methods... Read More...

Published Mon, May 23 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: 1958 Yet Again

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 29 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 4 June 2016

OBAMA CALLS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY EXPANSION Several times during budget negotiations with Congress during his administration, President Barack Obama supported and even suggested cuts to Social Security: ”The cut Obama came closest to passing,” Huffington...

Published Sat, Jun 04 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

A Historic Week for Women's Equality and Our Generation Did It

Are you as thrilled as I am? For the first time in the history of the United States a woman is representing one of the two major political parties in the election for president. Wow. Are you grinning as much... Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 10 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Music Festival Age Discrimination

Were you at Woodstock? I was – but that was only the largest among other music festivals and concerts I attended, each packed with crowds, camaraderie, plenty of weed and most of all, great music. If, sometimes, performances in that... Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 15 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

GRAY MATTERS: The New Obama

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, Apr 03 2010 2:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Introducing the TGB Elderlaw Attorney – Orrin Onken

I would like you to meet someone today. In time, you will come to know him well but first, let me explain. For many years – yes, years – I have tried to add an elderlaw attorney to the roster... Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 14 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Little

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, Mar 18 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Why Do So Many Elders Vote Conservative?

Back in January, I asked the question: Are you more conservative or more liberal than when you were younger? The responses were nearly 100 percent “more liberal” or “always liberal” but that is to be expected on this blog. Conservatives... Read More....

Published Wed, Apr 18 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 9 November 2013

EDITORIAL NOTE: Like last Saturday when I was preparing to fly to Rhode Island, this is a particularly short Interesting Stuff because I'm still tired from the trip. Things should be back to normal around here by Monday or so.... Read More...

Published Sat, Nov 09 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

What's Your Secret to Long Life?

Let's have some silly fun with our old age today. I ran across yet another instance of a centenarian answering that moldy old reporter's question: What's the secret to your longevity? Over my lifetime, the most frequent response has been....

Published Wed, Nov 13 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

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A Surprising Media Respect For an Elder

ELDER MUSIC: Creeque Alley

INTERESTING STUFF – 14 May 2016

A TGB Extra: Tech Support Fun

Donald Trump and Social Security

ELDER MUSIC: 1958 Yet Again

INTERESTING STUFF – 4 June 2016

A Historic Week for Women's Equality and Our Generation Did It

Music Festival Age Discrimination

GRAY MATTERS: The New Obama

Introducing the TGB Elderlaw Attorney – Orrin Onken

ELDER MUSIC: Little

Why Do So Many Elders Vote Conservative?

INTERESTING STUFF – 9 November 2013

What's Your Secret to Long Life?