The Loneliness No One Talks About: What Aging Feels Like in Our Community
Growing older isn’t just about the body slowing down — it’s about the world getting quieter. By ~ronnie “Loneliness hits different when you’ve spent your…
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The Things Black Elders Never Said Out Loud — But We Felt Anyway
A look at the unspoken lessons, warnings, and love that shaped us long before we understood their meaning. By ~ronnie “Our elders didn’t need long…
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Lunch at 10: How Black Elders Rewrote the Mealtime Clock
From sunrise snacks to early dinners, aging means eating on a schedule that fits our bodies—not the brunch crowd. By ~ronnie “I eat when my…
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My Playlist Is a Time Machine (And I’m Okay With That)
Why today’s music hits different—and why that’s perfectly fine. By ~ronnie “Every song takes me somewhere. I just don’t want to stay in the present.”…
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The Everyday Things Black Elders Carried — And Why They Still Matter
A warm, cultural look at the small items our elders kept close, and the wisdom behind them. By ~ronnie “Our elders didn’t carry things for…
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Thermostat Wars: Why Black Elders Are Always Too Cold
From summer sweaters to space heaters in July, aging means fighting for comfort in a world that forgot how to feel the chill. By ~ronnie…
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Staying Up Past 9: How Black Elders Redefined the Turn-Up
From party animal to porch philosopher, aging means celebrating differently—and still showing up with rhythm. By ~ronnie “We still turn up—we just turn down the…
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The Silent Weight of High Blood Pressure
Managing what you can’t feel—until it’s too late By ~ronnie “Just because you can’t feel it doesn’t mean it’s not working on you.” The “Silent…
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The Knee Crack Chronicles: Aging Loudly and Proudly
From ankles to elbows, Black elders are embracing the soundtrack of aging with humor, pride, and a little bit of WD-40. By ~ronnie “If you…
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Black Elders on Fashion Trends We Already Lived Through
From bell bottoms to bucket hats, aging means watching the world rediscover what we never threw away. By ~ronnie “I wore it first. I wore…
