Early Birthing and Later Consequences
An appreciation of Howard Norman's novel Come to the Window, with relevant tie ins to my own birth and disjointed trajectory into old age.
Playing a Role
The lesson learned from trying to be something I was not; that is, an actor.
The Appeal and the Trap of Retirement
Tove Jansson's book Sun City takes place in St. Petersburg, FL, a place I've had some dealings with through my parents' retirement there. It got me reminiscing and then thinking about my own retirement.
Becoming Different: Opening the Door to Gay Society
The stereotype of the gay man fated to be lonely and alone has with the gay rights movement gotten less true. There's still a gay life after 40 or at least there can be.
Think You’re Too Old to Start a New Language?
Learning continuously is important in aging well. Learning a language is shown to be especially beneficial.
The Proverbial Fat Lady Is Still in Good Voice
Going from one later decade of life into another. Looking back, looking forward.
The Writing Life Late in Life
The story of how I came to call myself a writer and what it does for me.
Poet Friends
The story of me and Lynn Kernan. One a would be poet, the other an actual poet.