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Octogenarian  
These are the musings of a retired journalist who recently turned 80. Since I no longer have a conventional outlet for my views and so-called creative writings, I turn to the phenomenon of the blog to have my say.
Tags: aging, mature adults, seniors, society
Author: Mortart

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Update On Mort's Condition

Dec 12, 2009
He is slowly recovering. He is now in his third medical facility – a subacute rehab. in NJ where he is working to get back on his feet (with the help of a walker). He is sadly also dealing with other serious medical problems. He is no longer a...

To the loyal readers of Octogenarian

Oct 25, 2009
This is being written by Mort's wife... About 10 days ago Mort was severely injured while driving his car out of his garage. He's had two back surgeries and has not regained mobility in one of his legs. It will take months of rehab before he's back...

MEMOIR: When Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas rented my old apartment

Oct 4, 2009
After sharing apartments in Washington, D.C. for three years with other young bachelors, I reached a sufficient state of affluence in 1951 to rent my own apartment. My new home was Apartment 233 at 3701 Connecticut Ave., N.W. It was defined as a...


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