13 Tongue-in-cheek benefits of being way over 50
Some of the benefits of being over 50 may not seem that beneficial. But I´ve tried my best to dig up some positive side-effects of age.
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How our vocabulary gives away our age whether we like it or not
Our vocabulary is a fast way to give away our age. If we listen to our interlocutors´s choice of words we´ll also have a good idea of how old they are!
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Age is not just a number, and this is why
Age is more than just a number. The fact is that at 84 I do not feel physically the same as I did twenty years ago.
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New Year’s resolutions: are they a lie?
Every year we perhaps set out to lie to ourselves as we make New Year’s resolutions. Here I offer you an alternative to these lies.
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Is happiness really attainable?
Is happiness an invention of mankind? Is it attainable, or is it something we fruitlessly pursue because we have all our basic needs met?
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At 81 I do not feel old; am I out of touch or just resilient?
I’m 81, pushing 82 and despite some gruesome health challenges, I do not feel old. It is a strange feeling. I wonder whether I’m out of touch or resilient?
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Virtually visit Madrid, the city where I live
Although the world has come to a standstill, I would still like to give you a virtual tour of some of my favorite spots in Madrid.
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Why you shouldn´t be compelled to finish reading every book you start
Reading one book a week, you can only fit 52 titles a year. With little time to waste, you can and should only read books that grab your attention.
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Madrid, vista por alguien que vive en la ciudad
Madrid es una ciudad tranquila, donde puedes pasear a cualquier hora del día o de la noche. Esta cosmopolita cuidad tiene mucho que ofrecer.
