Author: Virge

Friday, July 12, 2024

Open Thread Update: How Did Senior Planet Change Your Life?

Readers add their stories of community, creativity and fitness with Senior Planet. Is your story about making friends at Lunch and Learn? Performing at an online Open Mic? Graduating at a Senior Planet walk-in center? Tell us!

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Name That Firework!

No July 4 celebration would be complete without fireworks, but do you know a Brocade from a Comet? Share your fave firework memory!

Friday, June 14, 2024

Open Thread Update: What’s Your Old School Tech?

Readers share their vintage tech , like manual typewriters, VHS players, rotary phones and a unique Farberware item circa 1970. What’s the oldest technology you own?

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Open Thread: It’s Not You!

Hey fellow digital immigrants! Sometimes when tech goes wrong, it’s not you – it’s just your misconceptions about technology….and about yourself! 

Friday, May 17, 2024

Open Thread Update: Old School Slang

Cool beans? Wassup? “That’s dope?” Yeet? Rizz? Flex? Learn about new slang and share your old favorites.

Friday, May 3, 2024

Open Thread Update: Celebrity Generation Gap

“Who is Janis Joplin?” Readers share their best ‘celebrity generation gap’ stories. Can you top “Who’s John Wayne?”

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Open Thread: April Fool!

Are we ever too old for a good April Fool’s prank? Share yours – as pranker or prankee!

Friday, April 5, 2024

Open Thread Update: Favorite Frugal Hacks!

Readers share their frugal hacks to save cash on pet food, clothing, and more — but the top tip is the simplest one of all. Try it!

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Voting 2024 – Links to Help

Voting in 2024 starts with voter registration and state primaries with varying requirements and deadlines. These links can help.

Friday, March 15, 2024

Open Thread Update: Your First Jobs

Galley hand? Switchboard operator? Vegetable girl? Readers share their very first job experience and their first boss — what’s yours?

Friday, March 1, 2024

Open Thread Update: Favorite Things About Aging

Is it freedom from the rat race? Being comfortable in your own skin? No more people pleasing? Readers share the best things about getting older; what’s yours?

Friday, February 16, 2024

Open Thread Update: Late in Life Habits

Wordle, exercise, Happy Hours – readers share the late in life habits that improve their quality of life. What are yours?

Friday, February 2, 2024

Open Thread Update: Advice to Your Younger Selves

Readers give advice to Younger You – stay true to yourself, take chances, and more. What would you tell Younger You?

Friday, January 19, 2024

Open Thread Update: Your Hopes for 2024

As we begin the march into 2024, look into your crystal ball and share your hopes, dreams and goals for the coming year.

Friday, December 29, 2023

Open Thread Update: How Was 2023 for You?

Senior Planet readers share the highs and lows of 2023 with resilience, optimism – and a little help from their friends.