A new endeavor for Aging in The 4th Quarter!
Each month, we’ll be sharing a curated list of ten posts from across Substack that I’ve found relevant, interesting for Q4ers, or that just made me smile.
We could use a smile these days.
Since it’s all about the links below, there is no recorded version. Please let me know your thoughts on the selections and whether a voice recording would be helpful. There is no rhyme or reason to the order.
In Defense of Baby Boomers by Bret Primak
I’d bet this piece will strike a chord with many in our 4Q tribe. For an instrumental coda, listen here. Bet you can name that tune in three notes. Maybe five.
I won’t be running in this skirt or in any attire, but I love the idea and the cultural backstory, the emphasis on natural fibers. And the shoes.
I Asked So You Don’t Have To by
Well known for her famously fabulous make-up products and beauty advice, Bobbi Brown is more than skin deep in this post. Spoiler alert (and good news for me): Coffee, with caffeine, isn’t verboten.
Death Is Like Getting Laid Off from the Best Job Ever by
It’s not a downer. It’s not a “gather your nearest and dearest.” After reading this, you will be sure to praise every day you’ve got left in this job called Life.
The #22 Trillion Blind Spot by
A writer and technologist, Bryan makes the case for how technology, specifically, the User Experience (UX in the parlance of the techies) has let older users down and left money on the table.
Every Real Couple Fights About Money and We’re No Exception by
This title says it all. The “exception” is the relative wealth and attendant comfort David and his family enjoy. One might think such a blessing would insulate a long-married couple from spats with a fiscal underpinning, but no—a story told with wit, grace, and humility.
Bernie Sanders’ Irrepressible Misogyny and Why It Matters by
Regardless of where you stand on the Bernie continuum, from acolyte to dismissive noise, a thoughtful post from a strong feminist who saw early on “what kind of guy Bernie Sanders was.” And it’s not been pretty.
Ten Commandments for Grandparents by
If you’re a grandparent, or a grand-something, this is the short course to success. Pro tip: print and place in a pocketbook, jacket pocket, or memorize the salient points. It’s that simple.
I Rebooted My Life at 75 and Here’s What I Learned by
A lot happens in Q4; three key things to learn after 75.
Jesus, Buddha, and Socrates Walk Into a Bar… by
This setup is nearly as old as the participants. The agent provocateur queries the sages for the ages on topics of purpose, happiness, and pain/suffering. That’s the easy stuff. I won’t play spoiler for the fourth question.
Loving this round-up! Thanks for including my letter on synthetic-free athleticwear 🥹
What a good idea. I tried to give the computer expert some publicity, but it didn't go anywhere. I will follow these up.