SOME THOUGHTS ON THE TORPOR OF OLD AGE
by Howard, MD, PhD
Torpor = a state of inactivity, dormancy, deadness
The accepted dictionary definition of the word “Torpor” I find applicable to the environment in which I live, namely a Massachusetts retirement community. I am a retired scientist and neurologist, 83 yrs old, about the average age here. [...]
Archive for July, 2008
Some Thoughts on the Torpor of Old Age
Posted in My life now, Rants and Raves, tagged death, old age, retirement on July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A Commentary on “The Bucket List”
Posted in My life now, tagged death, joy, love, meaning of life on July 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“The Bucket List,” A Commentary
By Howard
contact: howardsachs@rocketmail.com
On June 28th, the film “ The Bucket List” was shown here at my retirement community. Unfortunately I didn’t attend, due to extreme fatigue. But Henry, in charge of films, here, and knowing of my history of world travels, insisted that I see this film and arranged to set [...]
TV Ballyhoos
Posted in Rants and Raves on July 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
TV Ballyhoos: The Wonders and Promises of Economic Training
By Howard, MD, PhD
contact: howardsachs@rocketmail.com
As usual, I took my lunch to my room and turned on CNN News, touted as the most authentic and meaningful channel bringing you the most important events taking place in our world — local or international. The broadcaster now imploring his [...]
How I Came to Recognize My Neighors From Behind
Posted in My life now on July 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A BIT OF LIGHT HUMOR
by Howard, MD, PhD
contact: howardsachs@rocketmail.com
In concurrence with the request of my writing teacher — to write something daily — I would today, like to engage in “a bit of light humor.” A more descriptive title might well be, “How I became Skilled at Recognizing the People in My Retirement Community [...]
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