New Words for Old Agers

by | Jan 21, 2022 | Living in Place

Thanks to all of you who suggested new words for Old Ages. You’re Looking Wonderful!             My favorite so far is “Queen-ager,” from my friend Fran. One reason Queen-ager resonates with me is because I’ve been there, back in the days when I watched with...

What Comes After Middle Age?

by | Jan 6, 2022 | Living in Place

We Have Few Words for Stages of Development Past Sixty-five. It’s a misnomer, but I’ve been calling myself middle aged even though I’m a Medicare card-carrying senior. Isn’t it presumptuous to call oneself middle-aged under any circumstances? We don’t know when...

A Cold, Not Covid

by | Dec 31, 2021 | Living in Place

It’s a cold, not Covid. My negative test result came back this morning and I’m awash with relief. I don’t even mind the lingering upper respiratory symptoms now that I know I haven’t inadvertently infected any of my friends or family with Covid-19. I haven’t...

A Cold or Covid?

by | Dec 29, 2021 | Living in Place

It started yesterday with a tickle in my throat, followed by a trickle in my nose and then a stuffed sinus turning into a cold. But in this time of Covid, I couldn’t be sure. I cancelled my meetings, classes and dinner with friends. Today, I went to get tested. Now,...

Becca Balint for Vermont

by | Dec 22, 2021 | Living in Place

Becca Balint is thoughtful, gets things done, and embraces difference rather than opposition. Becca Balint will represent Vermont well in the US House of Representatives. Becca is thoughtful. I was a beneficiary of Becca’s thoughtfulness on a visit to the Statehouse....