I’ve always been an advocate of lifelong learning. At 94, that’s a lot of learning. I’m not alone. “Driven to seek personal growth, 55% of Americans age 45 and older are actively learning new things,” according to a recent AARP study on lifelong learning. (AARP Research, March 2022) Aging is often associated with loss, but…
At 93, I’m filled with more memories than I can remember. Still, things pop into my mind that can draw me back into a moment in time: The high school dance. Sneaking into the officers’ mess hall during my service. Dancing with my stepsister until we collapsed in giggles. A related topic will surface, and…
As one is wont to do around birthday time (I turned 93 at the end of March), I reflected on my life. Where am I now? What have I achieved? What do I have to show for being a third of the way into my 10th decade of life? Here’s what my mental inventory…
