Category Archives: Writing/Storytelling
Aging Gracefully
It’s an era of extremes: Botoxed “gargoyles” and cougars, or eccentric grandmothers and kooky matrons. Writer Charlotte Druckman muses on her struggle to find older women who are inspiring: “I’d begun to despair of ever having role models. And then Penny Martin—the editor-in-chief of … Continue reading
Roberto Calasso: Writer/Publisher
From an interview in the Paris Review: Roberto Calasso [72] is a literary institution of one. He has directed Adelphi, Italy’s most prestigious publishing house, for forty years, while publishing twelve books of his own, including an international best seller … Continue reading
Gene Hackman: Actor and Author
“It has now been 10 years since [Gene Hackman] made his last film, 2004’s ‘Welcome to Mooseport.’ So what’s he been doing since we last saw him? Living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife of 23 years, Betsy, and writing … Continue reading
Reminder: Road Theatre’s Summer Playwright Festival Competition
ATTENTION PLAYWRIGHTS! *** SCRIPTS WANTED! *** Tired of seeing plays where the older characters are either demented, dying, or someone’s problematic parent? Want to see more plays where people over 50 are interesting, creative characters leading busy, productive, fulfilling lives … Continue reading
“Second Wind” by Dr. Bill Thomas
A new book is good news from our friend, Dr. Bill Thomas! The publication date is March 11th, but you can pre-order now and get a discount. Links don’t work on our blog in an image like the one below, so here … Continue reading
Author Alexander McCall Smith Interview
Alexander McCall Smith, 65, is “the scholar who wrote the leading (and only) work on criminal law in Botswana, where he lived for a few years setting up the law faculty with the University of Botswana. Nine universities have granted him … Continue reading
From Encore.org: Interview with Jane Pauley
Thanks to our Founder and Executive Director, Tim Carpenter, for sharing this interview with Jane Pauley from ENCORE.ORG: Jane Pauley is an inspiration to the encore movement – and a leading light. A longtime Purpose Prize judge, she has been … Continue reading
