Time Goes By

On Your “Best Behavior” When the Children Visit?

Last month, a TGB reader we call A asked for your thoughts on making decisions about how and where to live when you're old and single and wow! – you gave us all an excellent conversation with all kinds of... Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 10 2015 5:10 AM by TIME GOES BY

TGB Reader Appreciation Day

A few days ago, one of the smartest, most interesting political websites, Naked Capitalism, made this announcement: ”We regret to inform readers that we will be shutting down comment on most posts...” wrote Yves Smith. “The purpose of Naked Capitalism...

Published Wed, Jul 15 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Rates of Ageing Vary More Than Anyone Knew

It is well-known fact I frequently mention on this blog that we age at different rates. No one disputes that. Now, however, new research reveals that the differences are much wider than has been known: ”A study of nearly one... Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 20 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Elders and Youth: More Alike Than You Think

Let me explain that I had some other things to do on Wednesday and needed to knock off a quick and dirty blog post – something that takes no time and doesn't stretch brain cells. In this circumstance, I've discovered... Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 11 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

The Trayvon/Zimmerman Verdict

Somewhere yesterday I read that approximately 11,000 black people have been murdered in the U.S. since young Trayvon Martin was shot by George Zimmerman in February 2012. Throughout the Florida trial of Zimmerman, I'd been wondering about exactly...

Published Mon, Jul 15 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 12 September 2015

FRIENDS FOR LIFE CNN produces a series titled CNN Heroes about ordinary people, non-celebrities, who do good things. They are all inspiring but now and then one leaps out at me - like this woman, Inez Russell, who has built... Read More...

Published Sat, Sep 12 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Incontinence Underwear

Ten days ago or so, TGB reader Linda C left a comment following my mention of attractive incontinence products. This is the photo of such undies at a fashion show in New Zealand: And here is what Linda wrote: ”Please... Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 18 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Welcome to Fall...

...that is, the beginning of autumn today. And welcome again to the annual Time Goes By falls prevention blog post. I know I bang on about this, but it is important, crucial even, and besides, if I don't do it... Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 23 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Elderblogger List Updated for 2015 – At Last

Little by little, this blog is getting a face lift. First, there were some overall design changes, the new banner, a bit of simplification and now this. Some readers have been nagging me about it for quite awhile and I... Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 28 2015 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

When You're Not Old Enough Yet for Medicare

[EDITORIAL NOTE: I know a lot of people who read Time Goes By are younger than 65 and this post today is specifically for you. But 65-plus readers may want to pay attention for your children and grandchildren.] At age... Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 19 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Elders Repeating Ourselves

By the time my great Aunt Edith was into her 80s (she lived to be 89), she repeated her stories a lot. I lived in New York City then, she in Portland, Oregon, and we kept a weekly appointment to... Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 23 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Quick and Easy Blog Post

An old friend, Jim Stone, is visiting for a few days so posting will be light and brief this week. Yesterday, we drove up to Mt. Hood for lunch at Timberline Lodge – about an hour-and-a-half from home. You may... Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 27 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

First Annual Time Goes By Donation Week

I was still working full time when I began developing the idea for Time Goes By. Then, when I unexpectedly withdrew from the workforce in 2004, I simply transferred the energies I had devoted to my (mostly fascinating) jobs over... Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 15 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Lipstick, Powder and Paint

TIME GOES BY 2016 DONATION WEEK ENDS TODAY This is the final day of the 2016 donation campaign to help support the increasing costs of maintaining Time Goes By. You can read the details on Monday's post. Whether you donate... Read More...

Published Sun, Feb 21 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

An Elder Bites the Apple

Yesterday, I bit into an apple and heard that satisfying “crack” that happens as the fruit's skin breaks and a bit juice dribbles down the chin. Now, some of you are undoubtedly thinking that this is nothing to write home... Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 26 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

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