Perspective
Writer Recalls Sept. 11 Attacks from D.C.
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- Written by James Patterson James Patterson
Sept. 11, 2001, began like many busy mornings for me. I was in my Washington office and ready to leave for an appointment with a colleague near Georgetown University. Later, I had a meeting on Capitol Hill and, after that, I planned to take Amtrak to Penn Station in New York.
On Life and Love after 50: Single Senior Women Need Preprinted Calling Cards
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
Margaret, a 65-year-old single woman, is puzzled about a man she spent time with who didn’t ask for her phone number.
Retirement Diary: The First 7 Seconds
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- Written by Peter Merkl Peter Merkl
I accomplished my main retirement goal within the first seven seconds of the first day.
On Life and Love after 50: Why High School Reunions are Good Places for Singles to Meet
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
In a recent e-newsletter, I wrote about a couple who started dating after reuniting at their high school reunion in 2018. The woman lives in Illinois; the man lives in California, near his three daughters, seven grandchildren, and 96-year-old mom.
Music and Memories
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- Written by Denise Thiery Denise Thiery
“Music has charms to soothe a savage beast, to soften rocks or bend a knotted oak.”
On Life and Love after 50: Pennsylvania Woman, 63, Would Like to Meet a Mate
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
With spring in the air and the COVID-19 pandemic easing, single seniors are starting to think about romance.
Booming Voice: Remotely Unsuccessful
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- Written by Bill Levine Bill Levine
My three closest former officemates from the 501 building and I recently met for our first get-together dinner meeting post-COVID. We have kept in touch, even though two of my friends retired in 2007, seven years before my final logoff.
On Life and Love after 50: The Doo Wop Quiz
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
Every Friday morning, I publish a free weekly e-newsletter titled, “On Life and Love after 50.” It is emailed to approximately 2,100 readers, many of whom live in Pennsylvania.
On Life and Love after 50: 2 Websites that Combat Fraud and Romance Scams
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
Do you know that a “friend request” you receive on Facebook or an offer for a free COVID-19 test on Instagram might be from romance scammers trying to steal your money?