After I emerged from the depression that filled my twenties, I discovered some old friends didn’t care for the new me. This is part of the condition we seldom talk about.
Risen Apes: Action Jackson
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Action Jackson,” Park ponders modes of travel, people imprisoned by screens, and memorizing eulogies.
Oh, Friend: The Case for Letting Old Acquaintance Be Forgot
Friends come and go. But to see my ex-bestie degenerate into a passing nod was too much to bear – and also not.
Risen Apes: Sidekicks
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Sidekicks,” Park talks about his longtime friendship with Moochie.
Risen Apes: Teacher’s Pet
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Teacher’s Pet,” Park pays tribute to all the wonderful teachers who have helped him along the way.
Dear Grandson: On Continuing Education and Retirement
In the final installment of his “Dear Grandson” column, Stan Gerding talks about graduating from college, retiring from the Navy, the several jobs he held after that, and officially retiring.
Risen Apes: Long and Winding Road
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Long and Winding Road,” Park talks about the realities of living a longer life than most, and attempting sobriety early on.
Dear Grandson: On Veterans Day
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about Veterans Day and what it means to him.
Risen Apes: Pot Shots
S.M. Park’s column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Pot Shots,” Park shares what pot growing was like before it was legalized.
Dear Grandson: Coffee with Admiral Zumwalt and Going Back to School
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about his role at Bethesda Naval Hospital, having coffee with Admiral Zumwalt, and going back to school at age 41.