I am in the 50s age bracket, or as it often called now the ‘coming of age’ bracket. This by the way is also the title of a wonderful book by Simone de Beauvoir who talks about how the old are treated in different societies at different times in history and right now at the [...]
Entries from March 22nd, 2010
Carrying Home With You
by Susanne Stadler | March 22nd, 2010 | No Comments
My landlady was in her early eighties when, as an architecture student, I rented her downstairs in-law unit. It was perfect synergy. We became close friends and came to look after each other. She participated in my parties and I listened to her stories about the Maybecks, the Boyntons, and the Lincoln Brigade. My friendship [...]
