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Why Old People Are Mean: Essays on Aging Retirement and Lif

Why Old People Are Mean: Essays on Aging Retirement and Lif

This is a collection of light-hearted essays about aging and retirement.

2022

Stories

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A Meandering Review of Nate Silver’s “On the Edge”

A view from the apex of the bell curve

2d ago

A Meandering Review of Nate Silver’s “On the Edge”

2d ago

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Crow’s Feet

My 2024 Retired Guy Fall Fashion Plan

And yes, the clothes will be comfortable

Sep 26

My 2024 Retired Guy Fall Fashion Plan

Sep 26

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Old People Eating While Traveling Together

Hints, tips, and warnings.

Sep 23

Old People Eating While Traveling Together

Sep 23

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Crow’s Feet

Old People Traveling Together

The way we do it, and with some suggestions and warnings.

Sep 18

Old People Traveling Together

Sep 18

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Crow’s Feet

The Second Update on My Lunch-based Efforts to Battle Loneliness among Old Men

All is not lost

Aug 22

The Second Update on My Lunch-based Efforts to Battle Loneliness among Old Men

Aug 22

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Tastyble

How I Cook in a Really Hot Wok on My Back Deck

Dangerous, delicious, and fun.

Aug 10

How I Cook in a Really Hot Wok on My Back Deck

Aug 10

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Crow’s Feet

Days of Inexplicable Joy

Unexpected adventures growing old.

Jul 26

Days of Inexplicable Joy

Jul 26

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Crow’s Feet

My Home Has No Bookshelves

The regrets of an aging Kindle user

Jul 22

My Home Has No Bookshelves

Jul 22

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Tastyble

Reverse Searing a Tri-tip Steak Over Charcoal

Tender beef melts in your mouth, but tough beef tastes good.

Jun 22

Reverse Searing a Tri-tip Steak Over Charcoal

Jun 22

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Crow’s Feet

The First Update on My Lunch-Based Project to Support Old Men

It is not going well

Jun 19

The First Update on My Lunch-Based Project to Support Old Men

Jun 19

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Orrin Onken

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I am a retired elder law attorney who lives near Portland, Oregon. I write legal mysteries for Salish Ponds Press and articles about being old.

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