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    The Last Word

    Words of Wisdom About Aging

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    “Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.”

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    — Ernest Hemingway, American novelist and short-story writer who had a larger-than-life persona and lifestyle, and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954

    “That’s the big challenge of life- to chisel disappointment into wisdom so people respect you and you don’t annoy your friends with your whining.”

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    — Marc Maron, American comedian and actor, perhaps best known for his long-running podcast WTF with Marc Maron

    “Remember, you cannot look at the sun or death for very long.”

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    — David Hockney, Renowned British artist and painter who passed away last week at the age of 88. He was known for his vivid, colorful paintings of people and landscapes and his willingness to evolve to reinvent his imagery using such media as iPads and video, along with printmaking, photography, and stage scenery. This particular quote was part of a 2021 animated commission he created during the COVID crisis.

    “When I was young, I thought that by the time I was an older adult, I would have solved all my problems. It was a surprise to find out I often feel like a hot mess and always feel like I am a work in progress.”

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    — Dr. Katharine Esty, Best-selling author, social psychologist, and expert in aging well and finding purpose. Her most recent book is Eightysomethings: A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness

    “Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.”

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    — Eleanor Brownn, Inspirational American writer who focuses on healthy longevity through positivity, compassion for others, self-care, and wellness of mind, body, and spirit

    “Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”

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    — Calvin Tomkins, renowned writer for The New Yorker, covering art and artists for the magazine. In December of 2025, he wrote a piece for The New Yorker entitled, Becoming a Centenarian. Tomkins died last week at the age of 100.