Today, I reflect on my life after the 80-year milestone. Friends tell me to expect changes in the eighth decade. Passing that milestone creeps into my thoughts when I consider whether the changes I experience are linked to my perceptions of aging. Besides wrinkles, grey hair, and lower energy, has my thinking changed? Am I […]
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FOGO and The Art of Aging
What is FOGO and how does it relate to the art of aging? Let’s begin with the easy part. FOGO is the short form for Fear of Getting Old. Getting old is inevitable. For many, FOGO begins in teenage years, accelerates with every decade, and becomes more of a pre-occupation if you are fortunate to […]
