Tag Archives: old age

In weakness there is strength


When I was 60 years younger than today, I thought old people had little relevance in the world, but I was so wrong. Me, 60 years ago. No age to start a scrap with the boss. You see, the weaker we get (old age) the stronger we become (don’t have to give a damn). HereContinue reading “In weakness there is strength”

Doors shut – doors open


What is the most embarrassing thing that you have ever done? But have no regrets about having done it? ‘What Have I done now,’ a hero asks? You are probably thinking of your youth and failed attempts to awaken the interest of a hoped-for lover. Relax. It gets worse. Imagine that happening to you inContinue reading “Doors shut – doors open”

Old Age – Taken apart by Goethe


I visited a museum in Weimar. There was a quote from Goethe. ‘Ich bin zu alt um nur zu spielen, und zu jung um ohne Wunsch zu sein.’ The greatest lines can be an inspiration to writers and get the block out the way. ‘I am too old to only play and too young toContinue reading “Old Age – Taken apart by Goethe”

Flash Fiction 1 – Sweet Dementia


The key slid in the lock with its usual slight resistance – or did it? Wasn’t there a different feel to his apartment door? How would he be able to decide that? He knew he imagined things and then often had to admit they were unverifiable. That was to be expected at his age, butContinue reading “Flash Fiction 1 – Sweet Dementia”

Flash Fiction 2 – Sweet Nostalgia


My dad asked me to take him to France, one last time, to buy his cigars. ‘They are cheaper in Calais,’ he assured me. Long grey waves, white topped, sway us. The captain says, ‘Force 7 Beaufort,’ in a matter-of-fact way. ‘It won’t be moved,’ I assure my dad. ‘65000 tons, rock solid and rockContinue reading “Flash Fiction 2 – Sweet Nostalgia”

Mystery Moments in Old Age


The key slid in the lock with its usual slight resistance – or did it? Wasn’t there a different feel to his apartment door? How would he be able to decide that? He knew he imagined things and then often had to admit they were unverifiable. That was to be expected at his age, butContinue reading “Mystery Moments in Old Age”