Holiday lights are on, travel is messy, and family dynamics are about to get real. We’re choosing connection over perfection and sharing the exact moves that turn “creepy elder energy” into warm, genuine bonds with the kids and teens who make these gatherings worth it. No guilt, no lectures—just practical ways to show up as the grown‑up they actually want to sit next to. We break down how to meet younger family members where they are: recognizing the names and trends that matter to them, ask...
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Holiday lights are on, travel is messy, and family dynamics are about to get real. We’re choosing connection over perfection and sharing the exact moves that turn “creepy elder energy” into warm, genuine bonds with the kids and teens who make these gatherings worth it. No guilt, no lectures—just practical ways to show up as the grown‑up they actually want to sit next to. We break down how to meet younger family members where they are: recognizing the names and trends that matter to them, ask...
Best of Episode: From Wi-Fi To Ukuleles: Your Library’s Secret Perks
Aging ain't for Sissies
18 minutes
3 weeks ago
Best of Episode: From Wi-Fi To Ukuleles: Your Library’s Secret Perks
Enjoy this best-of episode while I'm touring Ireland. Ever thought of your local library as a life-hack headquarters? We start with a raw, moving reflection on the gift of aging—how wrinkles mark joy, gray hair signals wisdom, and time itself is the rarest present—then swing into a lively tour of how libraries have reinvented themselves to meet real needs. From staying connected with grandkids to rediscovering joy in museums and music, we map out easy wins that cost nothing and add a lot. Yo...
Aging ain't for Sissies
Holiday lights are on, travel is messy, and family dynamics are about to get real. We’re choosing connection over perfection and sharing the exact moves that turn “creepy elder energy” into warm, genuine bonds with the kids and teens who make these gatherings worth it. No guilt, no lectures—just practical ways to show up as the grown‑up they actually want to sit next to. We break down how to meet younger family members where they are: recognizing the names and trends that matter to them, ask...
