A Voice in the Night
My house is full of radios. There is one in every room, including two in the living room, a little portable that runs on...
How Good Do You Feel About Getting Older?
Living our fullest third act means replacing age shame with age pride. Here’s a thought exercise: Complete the following...
Fear of Small Differences
Sometimes small differences between living things mean nothing. Domestic cats and dogs are haphazard in their choices. But...
Giving Beyond the Season
I have fond memories of sitting under the Christmas tree guessing my presents, but it was the anticipation of the big day...
Harmony & Dissonance
Musicians find meaning in a challenging year It’s been a discordant year for the arts and times have been particularly...
Here Comes the Sun—Celebrating Solstice
Each December, in many countries and cultures across the Northern Hemisphere, people celebrate the return of the light. Many...
Driver’s Ed: The Sequel
Winter is a good time for a skills tune-up I was doing the speed limit of 60 mph on a two-lane stretch of U.S. Highway 101...
Unleash Your Inner Artist
Are you looking for a fun new activity that is low cost and easy to learn? Then try paint by number. It’s easy to become...
Creating Resilience in Times of Crisis
This is a difficult time for all of us—sheltering in place, grandchildren struggling with homeschooling, worrying about...
NCOA Photo Contest Showcases the Richness of Aging Well in America
Winners chosen for their artistic and dignified portraits of older adults For its 2020 Age+Action Virtual Conference,...
