Homepage
Open in app
Sign inGet started

Crow’s Feet

“The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes.” (Frank Lloyd Wright) Non-fiction pieces, personal essays and occasional poems that explore how we feel about how we age and offer tips for getting the most out of life.

  • Submissions
  • Writing Prompts
  • Judging Character by Bedsheets?

    Judging Character by Bedsheets?

    One thing I enjoyed doing was taking my kids to visit prospective colleges when life’s plan called for their continued education.
    Go to the profile of Brian Dickens Barrabee
    Brian Dickens Barrabee
    Nov 29
    A Reunion Worth Remembering

    A Reunion Worth Remembering

    Were we really friends after all?
    Go to the profile of John Thomson
    John Thomson
    Nov 29
    How to Find Happiness as an Empty Nester

    How to Find Happiness as an Empty Nester

    Nine key ideas
    Go to the profile of Annie Foley
    Annie Foley
    Nov 29
    Latest
    OK, OK, It’s Wonderful!

    OK, OK, It’s Wonderful!

    Not in this clinic, but somewhere
    Go to the profile of Jim o'connell
    Jim o'connell
    Nov 29
    I’m so Glad I Signed up with the School of Life-Long Learning

    I’m so Glad I Signed up with the School of Life-Long Learning

    And so glad I’ve paid attention — most of the time
    Go to the profile of Marilyn Flower
    Marilyn Flower
    Nov 29
    The Exquisite Pain of an Open Heart

    The Exquisite Pain of an Open Heart

    Opening our heart invites all of the feelings in
    Go to the profile of Jo Saia
    Jo Saia
    Nov 28
    Latest
    Benign Brain Tumor — # 2

    Benign Brain Tumor — # 2

    Acoustic Neuroma #2
    Go to the profile of Rhonda Carrier
    Rhonda Carrier
    Nov 28
    Benign Brain Tumor — # 1

    Benign Brain Tumor — # 1

    Acoustic Neuroma #1
    Go to the profile of Rhonda Carrier
    Rhonda Carrier
    Nov 28
    It Was a Cold and Foggy Night

    It Was a Cold and Foggy Night

    Driving home from a hearty Thanksgiving dinner before the sun had set. Things seemed to be going well — so far.
    Go to the profile of Brian Dickens Barrabee
    Brian Dickens Barrabee
    Nov 28
    Latest
    Quelling Retirement Anxiety

    Quelling Retirement Anxiety

    How to relax and enter retirement with confidence
    Go to the profile of Mel Schlesinger
    Mel Schlesinger
    Nov 28
    The Old Man Nod

    The Old Man Nod

    I am finally getting (and giving) the nod.
    Go to the profile of Orrin Onken
    Orrin Onken
    Nov 28
    Crusaders Don’t Always Have Capes

    Crusaders Don’t Always Have Capes

    How to recognize heroes in disguise
    Go to the profile of Jim o'connell
    Jim o'connell
    Nov 28
    About Crow’s FeetLatest StoriesArchiveAbout MediumTermsPrivacy