Perspective
On Life and Love after 50: A 2-Year Journey to Happiness
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
On Oct. 29, 2022, Greta, my living-together partner of 25 years, passed away. The two years since then have been a mixture of grief, reflection, sadness, healing, challenges, and learning new things.
Booming Voice: Weapon of Choice
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- Written by Bill Levine Bill Levine
I just completed the sorting of a 550-piece jigsaw puzzle into 5-quart-size storage bags, each with hopefully related pieces.
Booming Voice: Weapon of Choice
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- Written by Bill Levine Bill Levine
I just completed the sorting of a 550-piece jigsaw puzzle into 5-quart-size storage bags, each with hopefully related pieces.
On Life and Love after 50: Why I Keep Valentine’s Day Low-Key
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
Recently, a buddy said, “As the ‘Finding Love after 50’ columnist, what plans do you have for you and your new woman friend to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year?”
On Life and Love after 50: Dogs and Senior Dating
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
My significant other of 25 years, Greta, passed away last year. The loneliness was overwhelming.
Booming Voice: Parental Reunion
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- Written by Bill Levine Bill Levine
This year I am assuming that my younger son, M, will attend his 10th high school reunion, as he had both a successful and enjoyable run in high school. And probably, like all 10th reunion goers, he’ll want to show off his adult credentials.
On Life and Love after 50: 2 Senior Men Discuss the Challenges of Dating
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
I met Jim at a grief-sharing session in late March. We were the only two men in the class. We became friends. Recently, we’ve discussed senior dating challenges we’ve experienced.
Booming Voice: In a Pickle
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- Written by Bill Levine Bill Levine
At my weekly live-ball tennis doubles session, featuring continuous ball-hitting sans serving, the younger, athletic player said he had no interest in pickleball. This made sense to me, since live-ball sessions at our Pompano, Florida, tennis center are a.k.a., cardio-tennis.
Insomnia? Try ‘Old Book Smell’
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- Written by James Patterson James Patterson
If you experience insomnia, join the senior crowd. Researchers at the National Institute of Health say: “Prevalence of insomnia is higher in older individuals than in the younger population.” Seniors sleep less than younger folks.