Published inCrow’s Feet·PinnedMember-onlyWho Will Take Care of Me if I Have No Children?And being gay makes it harder… I read a thought-provoking article the other day about the challenges of aging as a member of the LGBTQ community. In the article, Laura Neikrug addresses many of the issues that plague our community as we age, including the fact that many of us…LGBTQ3 min readLGBTQ3 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·PinnedMember-onlyHow to Make More Money on MediumEspecially if you’re older and need your cash flow to improve I have been writing on Medium since early 2019. I have over 2,000 followers now, which is not a huge amount, but certainly enough to make a difference in my monthly payout. I have learned many things over the…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·PinnedMember-onlyDo You Still Use These Phrases?And do you know the history behind them? As a writer, I occasionally come across phrases that are no longer used. They always fascinate me, and although I know they have an origin, I’m usually too lazy to look them up. Is Your Slang Out of Date? What happened to words like groovy, boss and nifty?medium.com I received a message from one of my friends…Humor3 min readHumor3 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·PinnedMember-onlyA Strange Thing Happened After My Brother DiedSome things are hard to explain… I was never very close to my oldest brother Hal. He was twelve years my senior, so we didn’t have much in common. But he was a tender soul, and like many tender souls, he died too early, at the age of 54. Some…Short Story3 min readShort Story3 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·PinnedMember-onlyThe Real Reasons Seniors Don’t Have SexSome of them may surprise you! Sex isn’t something that’s discussed openly among my senior friends. Is it considered taboo? Who knows? I know my libido isn’t as high as it used to be. When I was young, I thought about sex all the time. Now I have other things…Humor2 min readHumor2 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·15 hours agoMember-onlyUnusual Things Are Happening in the House Since My Brother DiedIs he playing tricks on me? My older brother Jack passed away a few days ago. Now this isn’t a morbid story about death and dying. I’ve had enough of that over the past few days. This story is more about how our deceased loved ones can communicate with us…Death4 min readDeath4 min read
Published inBlue Insights·3 days agoMember-onlyMy Favorite Coffee CupA tribute to the ones we love — My favorite coffee cup broke the other day. He’s lived in my cupboard for so many years, providing me with some morning company and a way to start my day. Sure, other cups were waiting for me, but they were secondary. This one was special. We had an unspoken bond…Short Story2 min readShort Story2 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·3 days agoMember-onlyOld Words We Still Use TodaySome of them have been around for decades! Isn’t it amusing how language has changed over the ages? In looking at some of the above words, some are pretty common among my friends over 60. I don’t know what makes them go in and out of style, but many of…Humor2 min readHumor2 min read
Published inCrow’s Feet·4 days agoMember-onlyThe Fun of Getting FiredIf you've lived long enough, this has happened to you — The first time I was fired, I was 17. Like most people who lose their jobs, I didn’t see it coming. I was working as a cashier at Du-par’s, a popular restaurant in Los Angeles. It was a great part-time job while I went to high school. Three times a…Humor3 min readHumor3 min read
Published inBlue Insights·6 days agoMember-onlyThe PassageThe end is near He’s tethered to machines, That weave through his body Like hungry snakes. It’s medicine’s way Of keeping him imprisoned, As they chart his incremental progress And keep a running tab. Still, His mind waivers In and out of consciousness, Like moody clouds On a stormy day. …Family1 min readFamily1 min read