Perspective
Older but Not Wiser: Grandpa the Ninja Warrior
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- Written by Sy Rosen Sy Rosen
OK, you’re the grandparent. You fill your grandkids with love and joy and, when their parents aren’t looking, hundreds of chocolate chip cookies. However, as a grandparent you have certain limits and boundaries (I guess).
5 Unexpected Rewards of Becoming a Caregiver
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- Written by George Shannon George Shannon
It’s true, the life of a caregiver can be demanding, difficult, and daunting. I spent seven years of my life in that role, keeping an eye on my wife’s every move.
Booming Voice: Cursed by Cursive
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- Written by Bill Levine Bill Levine
In sixth grade I was forced to miss at least a week’s worth of recess periods. I stayed in the classroom, while outside, my classmates were frolicking.
On Life and Love after 50: Marriage vs. a Committed Relationship
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
As a senior-relationship columnist, I receive many interesting questions from older singles.
Such is Life: Threads of a Lifetime of Summers
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- Written by Saralee Perel Saralee Perel
You may not know how I met my husband, Bob. After his divorce, he took a college course called “Life after Divorce.” I was the teacher. Bob got an A.
On Life and Love after 50: A Living-Apart-Together Relationship May Be Their Perfect Arrangement
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- Written by Tom P. Blake Tom P. Blake
Finding love at 50-plus is challenging. Finding love at 76 is a blessing. That’s what happened to Judy (not her true name). But, now, at 78, she is confused about her two-year relationship.
Booming Voice: Home Team
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- Written by Bill Levine Bill Levine
Supposedly one’s introduction to a Red Sox game at Fenway is always the splendor of the grass. The fan walks up the ramp from the park’s dingy bowels into the glorious green of an outfield so immaculate it appears to have been mown by God.
Older but Not Wiser: Just When We Are Getting Good
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- Written by Sy Rosen Sy Rosen
I was standing in line at a fast food restaurant, and there was this older guy in front of me. I know, it’s kind of strange for me to say “older” because admittedly I’m older, but he seemed older-older (that’s not the technical term) — about 85.
Such is Life: Bob’s Newfound Freedom
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- Written by Saralee Perel Saralee Perel
Last week my husband, Bob, and I had coffee and muffins with our friend, Marilee.