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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.

17. Defending our autonomy at any age

October 28, 2024

Defending our autonomy is a serious business at any age. In this bonus episode, the Sturdy Centenarian rages against “thoughtless condescension.”

16. Pausing a podcast at Episode Sweet 16

September 20, 2024

I don’t know how to be old, but I’m learning! This episode closes Season 2 of Learning How To Be Old, and Season 3 will start with a hiss and a roar in 2025.