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The (Non)Public Option

On Sunday's political talk shows, journalists and others who purport to have the inside scoop on the progress of health care reform in Congress said the White House – that is, President Obama – prefers the “trigger” style of public... Read More.....

Published Mon, Oct 26 2009 2:35 AM by TIME GOES BY

Never Again in a Lifetime

Nine years ago (wow – it really has been that long), I posted a story here titled, For the Last Time? It came about due to TGB reader Clarence who had written about his youthful passion for roller skating. His... Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 29 2014 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Lies, Damned Lies and Social Security

Yeah, yeah, I know. Some of you develop instant glazed eye syndrome when I repeatedly harp on the need to preserve Social Security and to flay those who want to kill it. Here I go again. As I keep pointing... Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 20 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: What I Did On My Vacation

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, Jun 03 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

How Satisfying is Your Old Age?

An old friend recently asked me that question or, rather, something similar: “Are you happy in your old age?” he asked. “Are you checking off items on your bucket list?” Since I was pretty sure I understood what he intended... Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 19 2014 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Old Farts - Literally

Last week at The Elder Storytelling Place, Nancy Leitz told us about Uncle Arthur: “It was a beautiful day and even Uncle Arthur had come to spend the afternoon. He was about 83 then and was not only hard of... Read More...

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

Net Neutrality and Elders

If you have been reading this blog for more than a couple of weeks, you know that I believe in the internet for old people with my heart and soul, for all the reasons I harp on: • It helps... Read More...

Published Tue, May 13 2014 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Songs of Jimmy Webb

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 18 2014 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Where Do TGB Readers Live?

Yesterday, I received a note from long-time TGB reader, Laura Gordon, with whom I've exchanged email now and then over quite a few years. I was surprised to learn that she lives in Florence. Florence, Italy, that is. I had... Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 03 2014 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Being Good at Being Old (Again)

[EDITORIAL NOTE: I am in New York City this week so before I left, I looked for some posts that I thought you might like to see again. I was reminded of this one last week by reader Tom Delmore.... Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 24 2014 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

The Amazing Cultural Gulf Between Young and Old

As the latest freshman class prepares to enter college at this time each year, Beloit College issues its annual Mindset List which, as stated on the website, gives us “a look at the cultural touchstones that shape the lives of... Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 23 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 26 July 2014

MONTY PYTHON FAREWELL CONCERT Several readers send this video of the final concert from the remaining members of British Monty Python comedy group. This video is the final song on the final night of the final 10-night stand in London... Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 26 2014 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Cadillac

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 26 2012 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 21 May 2011

Interesting Stuff is a weekly listing of short takes and links to web items that have caught my attention; some related to aging and some not, some useful and others just for fun. You are all encouraged to submit items... Read More...

Published Sat, May 21 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 29 November 2014

URSULA LE GUIN'S DON'T-MISS SPEECH On 19 November, 85-year-old fantasy and science fiction writer Ursula Le Guin accepted the Medal for Distinguished Contributions to American Letters at the 2014 National Book Awards ceremony. It's not that...

Published Sat, Nov 29 2014 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

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The (Non)Public Option

Never Again in a Lifetime

Lies, Damned Lies and Social Security

ELDER MUSIC: What I Did On My Vacation

How Satisfying is Your Old Age?

Old Farts - Literally

Net Neutrality and Elders

ELDER MUSIC: Songs of Jimmy Webb

Where Do TGB Readers Live?

Being Good at Being Old (Again)

The Amazing Cultural Gulf Between Young and Old

INTERESTING STUFF – 26 July 2014

ELDER MUSIC: Cadillac

INTERESTING STUFF – 21 May 2011

INTERESTING STUFF – 29 November 2014