Author: Virge

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Open Thread: Celebrity Generation Gap

Did you recognize more celebrities in the Oscars’ “In Memoriam” segment than during the awards? Welcome to the Celebrity Generation Gap.

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Open Thread: April Fool!

Are we ever too old for a good April Fool’s prank? Share yours – as pranker or prankee!

Friday, April 5, 2024

Open Thread Update: Favorite Frugal Hacks!

Readers share their frugal hacks to save cash on pet food, clothing, and more — but the top tip is the simplest one of all. Try it!

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Voting 2024 – Links to Help

Voting in 2024 starts with voter registration and state primaries with varying requirements and deadlines. These links can help.

Friday, March 15, 2024

Open Thread Update: Your First Jobs

Galley hand? Switchboard operator? Vegetable girl? Readers share their very first job experience and their first boss — what’s yours?

Friday, March 1, 2024

Open Thread Update: Favorite Things About Aging

Is it freedom from the rat race? Being comfortable in your own skin? No more people pleasing? Readers share the best things about getting older; what’s yours?

Friday, February 16, 2024

Open Thread Update: Late in Life Habits

Wordle, exercise, Happy Hours – readers share the late in life habits that improve their quality of life. What are yours?

Friday, February 2, 2024

Open Thread Update: Advice to Your Younger Selves

Readers give advice to Younger You – stay true to yourself, take chances, and more. What would you tell Younger You?

Friday, January 19, 2024

Open Thread Update: Your Hopes for 2024

As we begin the march into 2024, look into your crystal ball and share your hopes, dreams and goals for the coming year.

Friday, December 29, 2023

Open Thread Update: How Was 2023 for You?

Senior Planet readers share the highs and lows of 2023 with resilience, optimism – and a little help from their friends.

Thursday, December 21, 2023

A Year of Aging with Attitude

2023 was a good year for aging with attitude – take a look at the wit and wisdom of folks we’ve profiled in 2023..and add yours!

Friday, December 15, 2023

Open Thread Update: Happy Festivus!

Tiny print? No pockets? Readers offer their examples of ways society and technology ignore the reality of aging. What are your pet peeves?

Friday, December 1, 2023

Open Thread Update: Thank You

Readers shared their own Gratitude Lists – and offered the most uplifting, inspiring set of comments, ever. What’s on your Gratitude List?

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Hola! Senior Planet Enters Miami

Learn all about Miami’s first technology-themed community center for older adults.

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Open Thread: What Songs Inspire You?

What songs are on your “inspire” playlist – the ones that motivate you, encourage you, give you hope and lift you up?