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21. Managing friendships at all ages

March 20, 2025

Pinky Agnew, a much-loved New Zealand comedian, entertainer, and funeral celebrant, talks with Rachel McAlpine (me) about managing friendships, especially in mid-life and old age.

Trailer. I’m still learning how to be old—more podcast episodes are coming soon!

March 13, 2025

Here come 8 more episodes of Learning How To Be Old. Useful even if you have decided never to be old.

20. The face of old age

March 12, 2025

Welcome back to my podcast, Learning How to Be Old, and brace yourself for a hard look at the face of old age.

Small South American pottery figures representing the Christmas story on a green baize cloth.

19. Christmas story for non-Christians

December 21, 2024

Is Christmas all things to all people, worldwide? I’m focusing on a single aspect of the Christmas story.

Old woman blogging happily. B&W cartoon drawn on a diary page

18. A centenarian’s practical advice

November 29, 2024

Whether you’re almost old, already old, or never-gonna-be-old, the Sturdy Centenarian has golden advice for you.