New Tricks for Old Dogs

The Old Dogs ramble about dealing with trash. We introduce you to a new class of religious affiliation - the Nones. We angst over the mountain of human waste that is overwhelming Mt. Everest. And Paul tries to stump Jim again, with little success. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Eva Archer-Smith: a corporate coach who is accomplishing even more in her 70s.

The Old Dogs ramble about aging with a friend. We track down an innocent pigeon who was accused of being a spy. We bring you another episode of "I Saw it on the Boob Tube." We acquaint you with new words that have entered the English vocabulary. We present recent findings on the dangers of aging alone. And we marvel, on the other hand, of how Super Agers remain Super. The Old Dogs Conver...

The Old Dogs ramble about Paul's devotion to Costco. We report on one pet's devotion to money. We bring you another edition of Ads 'n Fads. We tell the story of a couple's obsession with Costco - far more serious than Paul's. We introduce you to the lady who plays Flo in the Progressive commercials. And we discover a new kind of service to help older persons make friends....

The Old Dogs ramble about losing the stigma around buying used. We warn you about the coming invasion of the cicadas. We test your memory with another What Year Was it? We note the growing acceptance of buying used. We discover that coin flips aren't totally random. And we take note of the trend in old folks still working. The Old Dogs conversation is with Betty Buckley, who's going to t...

 In this episode, The Old Dogs ramble about some of the things we've come to appreciate that seem to lengthen our lives. We report on a major infestation of Peacocks in affluent Houston neighborhoods. Paul tries to stump the older Old Dog again, with mixed results, again. And we offer the New York Times opinion on the seven keys to longevity. The Old Dogs conversation is the second part of ou...

The Old Dogs ramble about the little things that make life worth living. We wonder if some private yachts might actually be too big. We play another round of "I Saw it on the Boob Tube." We visit a book club that took 28 years to read Finnegans Wake. We celebrate the idea of the Golden Bachelor. And we promote the use of old words we think should make a comeback. The Old Dogs Conversatio...

The Old Dogs ramble about euphemisms - you know, the art of saying something nice, when you mean something bad. We report on a quiet small-town guy with a surprising legacy. We present another edition of Ads n Fads. We chuckle over one of Elon Musk's famous euphemisms. We bring you an article about fears, including some fears you may not know you have. And we explain why, if you want to colon...

The Old Dogs ramble about nostalgia - as if we could remember anything. We report on a Japanese cafe where the waiters will probably forget your order. We bring you another edition of What Year Was It. We introduce you to a robber who posed as a mannequin. We celebrate the benefits of nostalgia. And we tell you how to be nice about your luggage on a plane. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Kathy B...

The Old Dogs ramble about dress code changes as we age. That leads us to a chat about new dress rules for Congress. We offer a new emotional-support choice: chickens. We bring you another edition of Stump the Older Old Dog. And we include the latest musings of our Chief Aging Officer, Kathleen O'Brien. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Bill Freeman, a guy whose life-changing stroke didn'...

The Old Dogs ramble about listening - how good are you at it? We present another quiz about the early days of TV. We give another shout-out to AARP. We discuss common pet names for grandparents - do you have some? We add another item to the do not import list: giraffe droppings. A And we compare the merits of brand names with generic drugs. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Karl Ford, a Virginia g...

The Old Dogs ramble about speaking and listening: there seems to be more of the former than the latter. We present another Ads 'n Fads. We talk about the best deals you can get at Dollar Stores. We learn that it doesn't take much juice to power the human brain. Since it's Halloween, we wonder about the popularity of séances. And we clue you in on the benefits and dangers of skiplagg...

The Old Dogs ramble about suspicious senior discounts. We discover that the secret to eternal youth appears to be hauling lobster traps. Who knew? We challenge you with another installment of What Year Was it? We announce - after 18 years - the launch of a new album by, yes, the Rolling Stones. And we ask the question the whole world is not asking, should Oregon cede territory to Idaho. The Old Do...

The Old Dogs ramble about Us versus Them. We bring you more thoughts from Kathleen O-Brien, our chief aging officer. We celebrate the life of Jimmy Buffet. We humiliate the Older Old Dog. Again. And we discuss life events that could change your personality. The Old Dogs conversation once again features the sage of the current generation of college grads, Savanna Menzel, with tips on how geezers ca...

The Old Dogs ramble about questionable medical procedures. We commiserate with a guy who lost his autographs of the Bidens. We introduce a new challenge we call, "I Saw it on the Boob Tube." We celebrate a gal who rediscovered jumping rope in her mature years. And we reveal sure-fire ways to avoid airline carry-on fees. You're welcome. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Barbara Tobin...

The Old Dogs ramble about packaging: an impossible challenge for seniors. We ask: if Taylor Swift can give bonuses to everybody, where's ours? We lament the passing of incandescent light bulbs. We wonder if we've lost the ability to concentrate. We spring another Ads n Fads on you. And we discuss the problem of hanging onto elected officials a little too long. The Old Dogs conversation i...

The old dogs Share their thoughts on UFO’s,  question whether hot dog eating is a spectator sport, discuss how much value a wall can have,  present some Boomer life Hacks , and offer up a new trivia feature called guess what year it is. Plus Part Two of our conversation with Jackie Dryden.  This former advertising art director has made a new career out of offering advice to parents through the voi...

The Old Dogs marvel at how much you can make by suing McDonalds. We discover inappropriate gifts fans hurl at rock stars. We offer a tribute to the late Alan Arkin. We reflect on the wonders of elephant yoga. And we bring you another wildly popular edition of Stump the older old dog. The old dogs conversation is with Jackie Dryden, a much-lauded advertising executive who turned her talents to help...

The Old Dogs Ramble about 50's TV Sitcoms that may have fomented major changes in the 60's. We wonder how the Supreme Court could confuse Jack Daniel's and Bad Spaniels. We bring you another Ads n Fads. Our chief aging officer weighs in on the advantages of staying out of airports. We question the wisdom of relying on Chat GPT for, well, anything. And we bring you the answer to our...

The Old Dogs ramble about national holidays we wish we had. We advise against blaming your dog for your bad driving. We learn that spies aren't allowed to work from home. We find out that movie actors don't have to act their age anymore. We observe International Naked Gardening Day. And we join the throngs of annoyed consumers who are tired of tricky food packaging. The Old Dogs Conversa...

The Old Dogs wonder who we'd root for if they went on strike. We give our take on Elon Musk's giant rocket fail. We offer creative uses for coffee grounds. We report on an overenthusiastic sperm donor. We remember Harry Belafonte. And we praise a lady who found a bagful of money... and didn't keep it. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Larry Barsh - a Boston dentist who discovered th...

The Old Dogs ramble about the current worth of a penny. We remark on the difficulty of using your home equity when you're old. We ponder the differences between cage-free, organic, and other egg attributes. We present a quick history on the American penny. And we reminisce about penny candy and other childhood treats. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Mary Harper, social worker, author, activ...

The Old Dogs ask themselves if money can buy them happiness. We update you on current passport requirements. We check in with our Chief Aging Officer, Kathleen O'Brien. We get a scientific opinion on the relationship of money to happiness. And we enjoy a few snappy tweets from the US Park Service. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Louise Palanker and Fritz Coleman. A couple of pros from the e...

The Old Dogs ramble about the challenges of Artificial Intelligence. We relate the story of a nearsighted man who ordered too many glasses. We report on the growing habit of watching TV with subtitles. Paul once again tries to stump the older old dog, and we introduce you to your next therapist, a robot. The old dogs conversation is with Les Switzer - a man who made a difference in South Africa, o...

The Old Dogs ramble about how the world might get along by taking a tip from scientists. We weigh the merits of the tiny apartment fad. We wonder what time it is on the moon. We expose how Chinese male models are showing up in ladies' underwear. And we report on how an innocent gift resulted in a fish invasion in Japan.  The Old Dogs Conversation is with Nanette Florian. She was a singer with...

The Old Dogs ask whether it's possible, truly, to do absolutely nothing. And, if so, how much practice does it take? Podnuggets : A Case of Foreign Accent Syndrome. The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing. The Oldest Flight Attendant. Bye, Bye to Landlines. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. The Old Dogs Conversation is with Marc Cashman , a rather well-known voiceover coach with a history of writing...