At age 79, I’ve become acutely aware of ageism. Ageism is generally perpetrated by someone decades younger than the target. It’s a form of generally accepted ridicule. Usually by smug men. It makes me angry and it needs to be called out more frequently than it is. We older adults have to be careful notContinue reading “…and Don’t Forget Ageism!”
Category Archives: Aging
The Age of Innocence
From out of nowhere, an old friend emailed me an old photo he had from 1955 of the two of us making out together. I easily remembered the drill. A group of us would meet up at a friend’s house, gathering on an early summer’s evening. My friend’s parents were always expecting us andContinue reading “The Age of Innocence”
What’s Going On?
I am immediately reminded of our shared humanity when I look at the faces of the people listening to the poet Coleman Barks read a poem of Rumi’s on Bill Moyer’s website. In my mind, they share a yearning for meaning and connection. I recognize myself in their expressions. Bill Moyers is the everyman’s sageContinue reading “What’s Going On?”
Face to Face with the Reality of NOW
If someone had told me a few months ago that I would experience a global pandemic that could threaten my existence and the well being of those I love, I would have said, no way. If I’d been told that 22 million people in the U.S. would lose their livlihoods too, I would have beenContinue reading “Face to Face with the Reality of NOW”
Corona slug
I wake up about 8AM. Open one eye to check the time and go back to sleep for at least one half hour, preferably one whole hour. After a few minutes of stern self-speak, I arise, trying to remember what day it is. Then it hits me, It doesn’t matter, because I’m omo (on myContinue reading “Corona slug”