New Tricks for Old Dogs

The Old Dogs ramble about the little things that make life worth living. We wonder if some private yachts might actually be too big. We play another round of "I Saw it on the Boob Tube." We visit a book club that took 28 years to read Finnegans Wake. We celebrate the idea of the Golden Bachelor. And we promote the use of old words we think should make a comeback. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Susan Lieberman. A person who has discovered that in the limitations of being old, there is opportunity. 

The Old Dogs ramble about euphemisms - you know, the art of saying something nice, when you mean something bad. We report on a quiet small-town guy with a surprising legacy. We present another edition of Ads n Fads. We chuckle over one of Elon Musk's famous euphemisms. We bring you an article about fears, including some fears you may not know you have. And we explain why, if you want to colonize Mars, you're gonna need bugs. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Dennis Elmer. You may forget his name, but you won't forget his music. 

The Old Dogs ramble about nostalgia - as if we could remember anything. We report on a Japanese cafe where the waiters will probably forget your order. We bring you another edition of What Year Was It. We introduce you to a robber who posed as a mannequin. We celebrate the benefits of nostalgia. And we tell you how to be nice about your luggage on a plane. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Kathy Biehl, mistress of mayhem, the zany and the arcane. If it's weird, Kathy has written about it. 

The Old Dogs ramble about dress code changes as we age. That leads us to a chat about new dress rules for Congress. We offer a new emotional-support choice: chickens. We bring you another edition of Stump the Older Old Dog. And we include the latest musings of our Chief Aging Officer, Kathleen O'Brien. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Bill Freeman, a guy whose life-changing stroke didn't dull his mind or his sense of fun. 

The Old Dogs ramble about listening - how good are you at it? We present another quiz about the early days of TV. We give another shout-out to AARP. We discuss common pet names for grandparents - do you have some? We add another item to the do not import list: giraffe droppings. A And we compare the merits of brand names with generic drugs. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Karl Ford, a Virginia gentleman who really enjoys a real good life as a realtor. 

The Old Dogs ramble about speaking and listening: there seems to be more of the former than the latter. We present another Ads 'n Fads. We talk about the best deals you can get at Dollar Stores. We learn that it doesn't take much juice to power the human brain. Since it's Halloween, we wonder about the popularity of séances. And we clue you in on the benefits and dangers of skiplagging. The Old Dogs conversation is with Fritz Coleman. Long-time funny weatherman who is producing a series of specials on Tubi. 

The Old Dogs ramble about suspicious senior discounts. We discover that the secret to eternal youth appears to be hauling lobster traps. Who knew? We challenge you with another installment of What Year Was it? We announce - after 18 years - the launch of a new album by, yes, the Rolling Stones. And we ask the question the whole world is not asking, should Oregon cede territory to Idaho. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Martin Langford, a self-proclaimed journeyman musician who after five decades continues to support himself and his wife by making music. 

The Old Dogs ramble about Us versus Them. We bring you more thoughts from Kathleen O-Brien, our chief aging officer. We celebrate the life of Jimmy Buffet. We humiliate the Older Old Dog. Again. And we discuss life events that could change your personality. The Old Dogs conversation once again features the sage of the current generation of college grads, Savanna Menzel, with tips on how geezers can profit from social media. 

The Old Dogs ramble about questionable medical procedures. We commiserate with a guy who lost his autographs of the Bidens. We introduce a new challenge we call, "I Saw it on the Boob Tube." We celebrate a gal who rediscovered jumping rope in her mature years. And we reveal sure-fire ways to avoid airline carry-on fees. You're welcome. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Barbara Tobin. A lady who discovered world travel early and never stopped. 

The Old Dogs ramble about packaging: an impossible challenge for seniors. We ask: if Taylor Swift can give bonuses to everybody, where's ours? We lament the passing of incandescent light bulbs. We wonder if we've lost the ability to concentrate. We spring another Ads n Fads on you. And we discuss the problem of hanging onto elected officials a little too long. The Old Dogs conversation is with Sheila Baisden. She's a lady who found a way to continue using her considerable skills after retirement.