Where Does the Time Go? The Disappearing Afternoon
A humorous and thoughtful reflection on retirement, disappearing afternoons, technology frustrations, robot mops, and how the texture of time changes as we get older.
4 days ago3 min read
Eight Hours. No Peeing. No Pain. If They Can Fix Bent Carrots, Why Can’t They Fix Sleep?
Eight hours of sleep. No pain. No peeing. Is that too much to ask? A funny look at senior insomnia, sleep aids, and why the perfect sleep pill still doesn’t exist.
May 34 min read
From Games to Greeting Cards: Surprisingly Easy Ways to Use AI Every Day
From games to greeting cards, discover simple and practical ways seniors can use AI to make everyday life easier—and a little more fun.
Apr 254 min read
How Do You Describe Yourself in a Senior Community? (When Everyone Looks Like You)
When I was going to meet someone new in our senior community, I started to describe myself, so she’d know who to look for. “I’m average height, with gray hair, and I wear glasses.” Then it hit me. That description fits about 90% of the women here. In my previous senior community, the average age was closer to 55–65, and most women still colored their hair. Here, the average age is…well, a bit higher, and at any gathering you’re greeted by a sea of gray. Like a meeting of the
Apr 184 min read
Study Shows Why Aging Feels Like It Happens Overnight
A humorous take on a Stanford study claiming we age in sudden bursts—not gradually—through the lens of one woman’s very real (and funny) experience with getting older.
Apr 113 min read
The Not-So-Smart Side of Smart Technology (A Humorous Take on Aging & Gadgets)
Smartwatches calling EMTs, dishwashers that won’t start— a funny take on when “smart” technology makes everyday life a little more complicated.
Apr 43 min read
For Your Age: A Compliment With Conditions
“You look good…for your age.” Compliment or subtle insult? A lighthearted look at aging, backhanded praise, and what we really mean.
Mar 294 min read
