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This is 72: Dr. Susan Landers Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire

"I’ve exercised my mind in so many different ways since retirement, and both of my parents were sharp until their deaths at ages 94 and 97."

12 hrs ago •

I Don't Know Why #1

"I still shave my legs and I don’t know why." The first installment of a new occasional Oldster Magazine column by bestselling novelist Laura Lippman.

Apr 22 •

The Latest Links...

An Oldster Magazine Friday roundup.

Apr 19 •

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

Links and More Links...

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 •

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