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An Oldster Magazine Friday roundup.

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This is 47: Author and Climate Writer Emily Raboteau Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire

"I was born in 1976. The amount of carbon in the atmosphere then was 332 parts per million. Today it’s 421.55ppm."

Apr 17 •

Ask a Sober Oldster #11: Author Jerry Stahl

"In my old age, I have come to realize that everybody on the planet is recovering from something."

Apr 16 •

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The Last Lecture

Shawn Assael talks to his retirement-resistant 88-year-old dad about what it means to stop working.

Apr 15 •

How to Be a Good Grandparent

A first-timer's guide, in collaboration with Claire Zulkey's "Evil Witches" newsletter. Plus an open thread about your experiences as a first-time…

Apr 12 •

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Notes On Another New Life #14

Pressing the Pause Button

Apr 11 •

This is 52: Author Griffin Hansbury Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire

"I am not yet in the 'I don’t give a shit what anyone thinks' stage of life, but I can see it coming. And I look forward to it."

Apr 10 •

Know Your Nonagenarians

At 75, Melanie Chartoff is grateful to have older, wiser mentors.

Apr 8 •

Melanie Chartoff

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An Oldster Magazine Friday roundup.

Apr 5 •

This is 68: Author Susan Orlean Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire

"I’m glad I had no expectations of what this age would be like. I’d rather be surprised."

Apr 3 •

A Word to the Unwise

Confessions of a grieving fool.

Apr 1 •

Shalom Auslander

March 2024

What Did You Say?? 👂🏼(How's Your Hearing?)

And how are you addressing any hearing loss? An open thread.

Mar 29 •

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