by Barry Phegan | Sep 1, 2021 | Aging, Living Life
I have a long-term friend whose husband died a few years ago. When she pictures him she feels sadness and loss. When I picture him I feel his warmth, energy, and enthusiasm. I wonder what picture he would like us to have? The Invisible Walk-Ins They say it’s...
by Barry Phegan | Jun 28, 2021 | Aging, Social comment
After a truly wonderful recent visit to Wenatchee, Washington, my daughter drove me to the airport. Her children were along for the ride, and she spoke with her son about scheduling a tune-up for his bicycle. I mentioned that when I was a kid, taking a bike to...
by Barry Phegan | Jun 13, 2021 | Aging, Living Life
When I started this blogsite in May, 2019, I falsely imagined I was relatively baggage-free. These writings, and my failed efforts at finding a new life partner, pulled back the curtain. It’s not just baggage. I’m loaded with steamer trunks. One...
by Barry Phegan | Apr 19, 2021 | Aging, Social comment
What do social issues have to do with 70 and Older? My Answer: Social issues are important to me, and I’m over 70! Furthermore, making a contribution, a desire to give back, is human. Some of us oldies want to share a little wisdom and insights to hopefully...
by Barry Phegan | Apr 2, 2021 | Aging, Living Life
As Covid-19 vaccinations spread, we are each enjoying tentative moves back to normal — and necessary — ordinary relationships. Here are two recent stories from my family. Most weekends I’ll visit my nearby daughter and her family. Now that we’ve all had our...
by Barry Phegan | Mar 21, 2021 | Aging, Living Life
In these Over 70 years, I cherish doing things that make me feel good — simple enjoyment. High on my feel-good list is the intimacy created by openness, closeness, and being vulnerable. Mostly this intimacy is with family and friends through more honest...
