Injuries, age can’t stop basketball lover
“It was October 3rd of ’98. I was working at Bayer, vacuuming out chemical waste. The hose swept under me. It threw me about 6 feet. I had to get stitches in my head. I had...
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She may be 86, but she’s still going strong
Q: What’s it like to be 86? A: “I think it’s a wonderful age. I’m very glad I am who I am.” Q: How would you describe your personality? A: “I’m just a nut. I like...
Her goal: make the most of life while she’s here
“I’m from Saint Lucia in the West Indies. I’ve traveled within the Caribbean, but never to another big continent before coming here two years ago. I probably wouldn’t have done it by myself, but I have...
Pondering the link between success and happiness
“For me, I think there is a little pressure that comes with turning 30. It’s a pretty big milestone. It’s like, you think you’d have your life figured out by now. When I was a teenager,...
She learns that age makes her dispensable
Pat worked for years as an industrial electrician before losing her job. She said it was because of her age. Now 61, and with physical limitations, she is no longer able to work. That has contributed...
Getting older brings greater ‘platinum knowledge’
I approached this fellow at the park, where he was watching his son play. As a comic book enthusiast, I couldn’t help but notice his Superman T-shirt and the fact that his biceps were stretching the...
‘You’ve got to live each day to the fullest’
“I’ll be 69 in September. As long as I’m physically and mentally healthy, I’m going to continue working. “I remember when people used to hit retirement age, it meant you quit work and sat in a...
