Traveling Just Isn’t What It Used to Be
I’m trying to remember if I ever really enjoyed traveling other than when I was a child and rode in Pullman cars from New York
Can We Make Next Year Better Than Last Year?
Today is New Year’s Day, the first day of 2023. Ordinarily, this day is filled with resolutions, good intentions, and hope for the shiny new
Creativity Remains Alive and Well as We Age
As the years add up, so it seems does the list of things we can no longer do. One by one the abilities we used
Older Americans’ Power at the Ballot Box
The role of seniors in every election is important, and their collective participation is powerful. First, in a close election, every vote counts. Second, despite
The New Face of Today’s College Students: Older Adults
Almost exactly fifty years ago, I wrote a series of articles on St. Louis as a center for higher education. There were two big pieces
The Little-Known, Detrimental Effects of Ageism
Words that end with the letters ism always get my attention and make me angry. Why? Because ism indicates “an oppressive and especially discriminatory attitude
How to Be 85: Find a Role Model
I have been thinking about my age quite a lot lately because my last birthday seemed to mark a turning point in both my level
How to Move from One House to Another Without Losing Your Mind
If you have ever moved, you know how much time and energy and sheer grit it takes to get from the decision to do it
Art Lessons, Again
Have you ever noticed how cyclical life is? I often have a sense of déjà vu when I enter an unfamiliar phase or start a
Understanding the Complex Relationship Between Mothers and Daughters
When my husband and I were ready to start a family, I knew one thing for sure: I wanted a girl. I was from a
