This month’s Mature Content, a column about aging and life from the perspectives of older people, has been hard to write. Though I dislike admitting it, it’s because I’d rather not face what I’ve been dreaming about most nights and thinking every morning, in that middle space between being asleep and being awake: the number […]
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Mature Content: Extractions of the heart
I awoke feeling sad about my appointment to explore having some teeth pulled. I love my teeth and don’t want to separate from them, but these thoughts were soon pushed aside by thoughts about another loss I’m even less ready for. My youngest granddaughter decided to complete her senior year of high school in Salt […]
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Mature Content: Sleepless in Carbondale
My friend Lee died suddenly six days ago of a condition she didn’t know she had. I haven’t slept well since, and I’m surprised to be so affected by it. I should probably be calling Lee an acquaintance rather than a friend. I’d only known her a few years and we never had the opportunity […]
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Angry honkers target the slow and geezerly
Having found myself on the receiving end of angry honks of late while driving, I must say this to the honkers.Are you people nuts? You want me to drive faster? Please consider the following.I’m a geezer. I used to stand 5’6”. Now, I’m more like 5’4” on a good day. I can barely see over […]
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Mature Content: Jack’s guide for aging badly
By Sue Zislis My dear friend Jack, now 83 years old, has been a decent enough man. He had a rewarding career, a family and a lovely home in a beautiful neighborhood. Jack, however, always had a stubborn streak a mile wide.He never acknowledged needing help. He never considered adjusting his lifestyle to match his […]
