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Oldster Magazine: Personal Essays

Thoughts on getting older, at any phase of life.

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Chelsea Hotel Eulogy #1: George Chemeche

In the first installment of a new series, A.G. Chemeche pays tribute to their late father.

Senior Dance Junkies

Melanie Chartoff on her community of veteran performers in L.A. who once studied with Eugene “Luigi” Facciuto—and who, in their later years, keep showing up for class.

Lights Out

Brian Macaluso looks back at the August, 2003 blackout in New York City.

Drive-In Movie

Tom Sleigh pays tribute to his late mother.

I See the Empty Nest from Both Sides Now

Thanks to a trip to Sicily.

Older and Slower, but Smarter and Stronger

In his 60s, Tony Fletcher may be losing speed as a runner, but he’s making up for it by running better—and sticking with it to age well.

Draw Me Like One of Your French Girls

The oldest participant in a life drawing group, Alysia Abbott takes a turn modeling for younger group members.

The Art of Aging in Community

"We’re not all best friends here, but inherent in the cohousing model is an overall desire to seek the health of the group."

The Six Big Questions of Married Life

The 'Altared State' requires careful preparation, and inquiry. Step one is this quiz, prepared by a wizened, and wised-up, guy who has been married since the Reagan administration.

The Freedom of Being Yourself...

...at any age.