Perspective
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.
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.
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.
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.
On Life and Love after 50: A ‘Qualities Wanted’ List: Are Senior Singles Being Too Picky?
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
Single seniors often ask if they should make a written list of the qualities they want in a mate.
Older but Not Wiser: To Tell or Not to Tell
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- Written by Sy Rosen Sy Rosen
I was having breakfast with my daughter Ann and my two granddaughters, Summer and Sienna.
On Life and Love after 50: Do Multiple Past Marriages Matter?
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
A woman, age 69, recently emailed me with a dating question.
Booming Voice: Time of My Life
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- Written by Bill Levine Bill Levine
A few months ago, my childhood friend asked me if I would help out with our high school’s 50th reunion. I immediately said yes. Then I immediately had second thoughts.
Booming Voice: Shun-shine State
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- Written by Bill Levine Bill Levine
During the three months that my wife and I wintered in Florida in 2018, we befriended a few small lizards who jumped right into our pool, but no fellow snowbirds.