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Crabby Old Lady’s New Health Annoyance

January 2, 2013 | Ronni Bennett, ChangingAging Contributor

Another year, another ailment. And nobody ever tells you to expect them.

So there was Crabby Old Lady last Thursday afternoon sitting in the place she can most frequently be found – in front of the computer. She doesn’t recall what she was doing when, with no warning, there were a bunch of black strings and spots in front of one eye.

She blinked. She blinked some more. The strings and spots remained swirling here and there as Crabby glanced from side to side.

How Not to be an Old Person

November 14, 2012 | Ronni Bennett, ChangingAging Contributor

They don’t say it out loud, but the can’t-miss message is that it’s not good to be old. They never give a reason but it is obvious that old people behaving like – well, old people somehow offends the sensibilities of the world at large and especially younger people.

Being Old is Time Consuming

September 5, 2012 | Ronni Bennett, ChangingAging Contributor

Crabby Old Lady is worn out and it’s not because she has been extra special busy lately. It’s just ordinary living that takes up more time than it did when she was younger. Or, maybe, it’s the consequences of ordinary…

To Be Old in America in 2012

July 17, 2012 | Ronni Bennett, ChangingAging Contributor

[NOTE: I know I told you yesterday that there would be a post today from a resident in an assisted living home. That’s still coming soon but until then, this today. It’s long and will probably bore some of you,…

How to Invent a Generational War

June 25, 2012 | Ronni Bennett, ChangingAging Contributor

Crabby Old Lady went into near fits Sunday morning when she saw a story in The New York Times titled, Old vs. Young.

Not again!

Yes, again, although the Times, as is so often the case, is a long way behind the rest of the media.

How Dumb is Crabby Old Lady? Let Her Tell You

June 20, 2012 | Ronni Bennett, ChangingAging Contributor

Late yesterday morning, Crabby Old Lady had half a blog post written for today. She stopped for lunch and then checked her email which nagged her about updating the program to a new version. STUPID! IDIOT! MIGHT AS WELL HAVE…

No Way to Treat a Crabby Elderblogger

June 18, 2012 | Ronni Bennett, ChangingAging Contributor

Crabby Old Lady has been on a rip-roaring tear for most of the weekend and it is about nothing – or very nearly nothing – that affects you, dear reader. Nevertheless, she is going to carry on about it for…

Honoring Elders During Older Americans Month

May 8, 2012 | Crabby Old Lady

ITEM: The public transportation agency in Portland, Oregon, TriMet, avoids using the word “old” with a hokey euphemism Crabby Old Lady had not heard before moving here. As they explain on their website:

“‘Honored Citizen’ is how TriMet identifies seniors age 65 or older, people on Medicare and people with mental or physical disabilities. Honored Citizens receive reduced fares and priority seating on buses and trains.”

What a crock. Empty phrases like “honored citizen” are what give political correctness (and in this case, elders), a bad name.

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