vulnerability | Katharine Esty

Older Men Talk About "Being a Man"

This month I interviewed some male readers to see how their ideas of masculinity has changed as they've aged, and it may surprise you.

The Magic of Connection

Connections ground us and give us new ways of thinking. But many of us are unaware of the steps for creating fulfilling relationships.

What It's Actually Like To Be Over 90

As I approach 90 I'm wondering what my own future will bring. Will the happiness I have written so much about continue for me as I age?

How to Thrive in Scary Times

I don’t deny it’s scary times. What with climate change, inflation, civil unrest, it’s hard to stay positive & calm.  It's about choosing...

Secret Sources of Resiliency

I’ve been wondering: what are the ingredients for the happiness older people experience? Let's discuss them & the concept generativity.

Sex After Seventy - Frankly Speaking

In this blog, I give some perspective on how sex and intimacy become more entwined to meet the physical and emotional needs of older folks.

Reflections After a Close Call With Death

I did nothing about my medical emergency for hours despite crushing pain, which in retrospect, was stupid. Luckily, I’ve come through...

Post-Pandemic Me is Different

The lives of everyone have been upended by the pandemic. Back in December 2019, I never anticipated how dramatically I would change...

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