Aging Archives - Richard Rothman

Contemplating the Penultimate Chapter

Contemplating the Penultimate Chapter

by Richard Rothman | Dec 2, 2022 | Aging

I have a relatively small working vocabulary, and this is probably the first time in my seventy years that I’ve used the word “penultimate.” Google helped me spell it. But I couldn’t think of a better way to describe what’s occasionally been on my mind lately as I’ve...

Riding The Waves Of Time

Riding The Waves Of Time

by Richard Rothman | Apr 1, 2017 | Aging, Health & Wellness

Getting older reminds me of wading into a rough surf at the beach and then ducking or jumping the waves as you wade out.

My Funeral Playlist – And What To Do About Thunder Road

My Funeral Playlist – And What To Do About Thunder Road

by Richard Rothman | Oct 3, 2016 | Aging, Health & Wellness, Musings

Within weeks of being diagnosed with a potentially fatal cancer, I set to work planning my funeral service.