The novel shifts in time as protagonist Leo Fife, a fictional Canadian Ken Burns, assesses his past harshly.
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The humble Farmer: Who’s that guy looking at me in the mirror?
If you’re caught off-guard by the signs of aging, you’ll be just as puzzled by a day when you feel unexpectedly good.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: State rises to pandemic challenges with in-home services for older Mainers
Supportive state and federal policy and funding has fueled in-home support workers, volunteers, municipalities, nonprofit support agencies and health care providers.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Justice demands action on services for older Mainers
It is past time for the state to make significant investments in Maine’s essential care workforce.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Weathering pandemic means always having a backup plan
Whether the goal is getting exercise or getting the vaccine, aging has taught me to have patience while I figure things out.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View from Here: Attitudes about aging are no joke
Until we recognize our own fears about growing older, we can’t keep ageism from clouding our judgment.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Springsteen realizes the once-‘hungry heart’ will one day stop beating
In a new album and documentary, he embraces the moral of 2020: Life is short, so seize joy where you find it.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: An elderly person is anybody who’s older than I am
When I was 15, anyone 27 years of age was nearing senility. Nowadays, a senior citizen is someone who doesn’t start each sentence with ‘like.’
Posted inMaine, News
Agency doubles meals provided to isolated older Mainers during pandemic
With help from volunteers, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging has adapted its programs to address growing need among vulnerable older adults.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How safe are Maine’s nursing homes? Safer than you might think
With the implementation of best practices, visiting a Maine senior living facility should now be safer than visiting the local grocery store.