I am THRILLED to have been interviewed last week by New York Times best-selling author @johnfugelsang.bsky.social on his SiriusXM podcast "Tell Me Everything."

Check out our conversation at www.johnfugelsang.com/podcast (click on the October 27 episode and listen from 19:20 to 39:56).

I'm proud to say that on Wednesday, September 10, my book, AGING SIDEWAYS: Changing Our Perspectives on Getting Older, is celebrating its first anniversary in print!

But that's not the only occasion to celebrate. 1/3

Proof that we in Beaverton, Oregon love getting into Good Trouble!

(BTW, that one with the middle finger was constructed to make the finger go up and down!)

Looking for a good beach read, one that can be savored a couple of pages at a time between dips in the ocean?

Check out my book, "AGING SIDEWAYS: Changing Our Perspectives on Getting Older." Its brief essays are filled with refreshing, even sunny ideas that introduce you to some very important,...

Huh?

I mean, HUH???

Today I'm thinking about my mom. She died 30 years ago but is still with me in the lessons of her example as an assertive, resilient, dedicated person.

I wish all mothers' children the same opportunity to learn life-affirming lessons from them, whether those women are still here or are gone.

Are you attending the American Society on Aging's On Aging 2025 conference in Orlando? If so, won't you join me and a distinguished group of programming experts for a very special event? 1/2

Yep! With more than 1,400 protests happening in the U.S. on April 5, I shared these two photos of the #HandsOff one I attended in my area, Beaverton, Oregon, a town right outside Portland. It was an elating experience, full of camaraderie and passion! And attended by people of ALL ages!

(I have no idea of the attendance, but I'd say at least 2,000 folks.) cc: @maddow.msnbc.com

With more than 1,300 protests happening in the U.S. today, I wanted to share two photos of the #HandsOff one I attended in my area, Beaverton, Oregon, a town right outside Portland. It was an elating experience, full of camaraderie and passion!

Let's keep up the fight, everyone!

I want to give a big THANK YOU to all who have purchased my book, "AGING SIDEWAYS: Changing Our Perspectives on Getting Older." I greatly appreciate your help in spreading the pro-aging word that there are surprising, hopeful, and helpful ways to understand and embrace our later years....1/3

Question: Where on this day are the voices of women's male allies? Why should it be only a woman's job to advocate for a woman's rights?

Look at this picture, fellas, and tell me that you're OK with leaving your mothers, sisters, wives/partners, and daughters to do 100% of the civil rights work.

I have GREAT news! My book, "AGING SIDEWAYS: Changing Our Perspectives on Getting Older," is now also available at Barnes & Noble and independent bookstores!

If you don't see it on the shelf, your bookstore owner can order it through IngramSpark.

I'm thrilled to support local businesses.

Who knew that playing chess could be so satisfying?

"May your days be merry and bright..."

As we gather around Thanksgiving tables, my hope and wish is for everyone to remember that all ages should be welcomed at our feasts...

The holidays are coming up, and gift-giving may be on your mind.

Do you know any older adults? Anyone who works with or serves older adults? Anyone caring for an older adult? Anyone who cares about older adults? Anyone who is not an older adult but hopes someday to be one?

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