Loren A Olson MD
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Loren A Olson MD
@iowashrink.bsky.social
I'm 82 and this is the best time in my life. Girl dad. Grandpa. Psychiatrist (and still working., Author and public speaker. US Navy veteran. And I'm gay. Born-again Democrat. My views are personal and not medical advice.
Off to New Zealand shortly with knitting in hand. #menwhoknit #guyswhoknit
November 29, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Working on a top down sweater for my partner. First time doing one with sleeves. He chose the yarn. I should finish the body on my 15 hour flight to New Zealand next week. #knitting. #menwhoknit
November 22, 2024 at 7:48 PM
My work visa has arrived! I will be starting work in New Zealand on 3 Dec 2024 in Wellington, Kapiti, and Masterton.
#NewZealand #MentalHealth #Psychiatry
November 20, 2024 at 6:36 PM
FINALLY OUT: LETTING GO OF LIVING STRAIGHT, IBPA Gold Award for #LGBTQ nonfiction.
Answers: "How could you not know that you were #gay until the age of forty?"
5* review: "...a book that meaningfully maps the dynamics and issues of men dealing with #comingout later in life."
www.lorenaolson.com
November 20, 2024 at 6:36 PM
My work visa was just approved. New Zealand here I come.
November 20, 2024 at 6:36 PM
The first attempt at #knitting a sweater was for Pepper, and she's not all that happy about it. But this is #Iowa, and in a few weeks, she'll love it.
November 20, 2024 at 6:36 PM

Old dog, new tricks. Started #knitting one year ago and just finished first sweater vest (with the help of more experienced knitting friends.
November 20, 2024 at 6:36 PM
My life as an old man.
November 20, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Had the same problem so got a trainer and now the problem has been resolved. Thought we might have to re-home our five year old rescue.
November 20, 2024 at 6:36 PM
5* review of No More Neckties: "What a great compilation of stories. Impossible to put down. I finished almost 1/2 of it in one sitting."
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November 20, 2024 at 6:36 PM
I'm 81, and this is the best time in my life!
Im also a dad and grandpa, a psychiatrist and author of two awards winning books, NO MORE NECKTIES, and FINALLY OUT. I'm gay and learning to knit. I'm returning soon to work in New Zealand for several months.
November 20, 2024 at 6:36 PM
French Bakery in Greytown Ne Zealand
November 20, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Can't wait to get back to New Zealand and out of the Iowa winter.
November 20, 2024 at 6:36 PM
First post and happy to find Bluesky
November 20, 2024 at 6:36 PM