Amazing! I love the header picture with the enviably fabulous swoop of gleaming white hair, and I gasped at the gloriously 90s desk photo (and only partly because I was like, girl, sit up, your poor back! haha). This is the kind of story I find immensely valuable -- someone not too much older than me, whose story both resonates with where I am now, and also calls me to take aim at the kind of existence I want for myself in the next decade of my life.
Another wonderful glimpse into a life, very much unlike mine (I was never an urban hipster). I definitely wouldn't choose to be 25 again except for the body! I share Margit's admiration for Patti Smith, whom I've loved and followed and listened to and admired for nearly 50 years. In strange coincidence (or kismet), I just went to see her and was so uplifted by a 76-year-old woman with long gray hair commanding the stage, sharing glimpses of her remarkable life (through photos and stories) and being, as always, her true, unvarnished self.
Chicago Reader! In retrospect a really great moment for young people who wanted to be writers. They paid actual money for things! Although I didn't write much back then. I sent them a fussy letter to the editor about grammar/style, and they hired me as an assistant editor.
I just stumbled upon Oldster and then went to your website too and I would LOVE to connect with you.
In 2023, I am interviewing adults (50+) who are inspiring, who have experienced incredible things (so far) and who embrace aging as they live through it.
Margit, I want to give you the hugest hug. I LOVED this piece and had to keep myself from shouting, “Yes!! I know, right? Totally!” on the crosstown bus. (Not like anyone would have batted an eye if I did). I relate to so much of what you said (fun aunt, cancer survivor, etc) and appreciate the reminder to continually grow and explore. I immediately subscribed to your TueNight Substack.
I laugh, some people spend all their money on cool clothes...I spend all my money on books and Substack content creators 😂
Amazing! I love the header picture with the enviably fabulous swoop of gleaming white hair, and I gasped at the gloriously 90s desk photo (and only partly because I was like, girl, sit up, your poor back! haha). This is the kind of story I find immensely valuable -- someone not too much older than me, whose story both resonates with where I am now, and also calls me to take aim at the kind of existence I want for myself in the next decade of my life.
Hahaha - totally. Terrible posture - what was I doing??? Ah the things we would have fixed back then....
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Another wonderful glimpse into a life, very much unlike mine (I was never an urban hipster). I definitely wouldn't choose to be 25 again except for the body! I share Margit's admiration for Patti Smith, whom I've loved and followed and listened to and admired for nearly 50 years. In strange coincidence (or kismet), I just went to see her and was so uplifted by a 76-year-old woman with long gray hair commanding the stage, sharing glimpses of her remarkable life (through photos and stories) and being, as always, her true, unvarnished self.
Patti is a national treasure ❤️
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I feel seen
Love this so much! I also worked at an alt weekly in the 90s... and stopped dying my hair. Excited to check out tuenight.com.
Hey Gina! Thank you -which alt-weekly? Such a moment in time right?
Chicago Reader! In retrospect a really great moment for young people who wanted to be writers. They paid actual money for things! Although I didn't write much back then. I sent them a fussy letter to the editor about grammar/style, and they hired me as an assistant editor.
Margit,
I just stumbled upon Oldster and then went to your website too and I would LOVE to connect with you.
In 2023, I am interviewing adults (50+) who are inspiring, who have experienced incredible things (so far) and who embrace aging as they live through it.
I would love to touch base!
Karina@getsetup.io
Yes to the embrace. Complacency- no! But also White Lotus. And Patti Smith, a true goddess artist trail blazer.
Margit, I want to give you the hugest hug. I LOVED this piece and had to keep myself from shouting, “Yes!! I know, right? Totally!” on the crosstown bus. (Not like anyone would have batted an eye if I did). I relate to so much of what you said (fun aunt, cancer survivor, etc) and appreciate the reminder to continually grow and explore. I immediately subscribed to your TueNight Substack.
I laugh, some people spend all their money on cool clothes...I spend all my money on books and Substack content creators 😂
I’m psyched for the upcoming live event.