It was the summer of 1966. I was 21 years old. Having spent almost a year in Europe mainly in Paris and London writing poetry, it had been my plan to emigrate to Israel and live on a kibbutz. I had gotten as far as Athens when for reasons I still do not understand, I … Continue reading
Category Archives: About life in the last third
My Final Colonoscopy
I am intensely interested in longevity science, and my interest has increased as I age. This January, I turn 80. Aging is like climbing a mountain. Eventually, you will reach the top. It was a lot of work getting there. The view is lovely, but there is only one path ahead, and that is down. … Continue reading
Geoffrey Wells (June 9,1945-July 26, 2024)
The friends that I made when I was young are slowly dying. We are no longer at the stage where people will say, “he died so young.” Even though I understand that death is what follows life, it remains a bit uncomprehensible It was 1966 when Geoff and I first met. He was a bit … Continue reading
Eighty Pages for eighty years
On January 27, 2025, I turn eighty years old. Frankly, this is hard for me to comprehend. I remember when my father turned eighty, and I thought he was so old. Now, all the talk about how Trump and Biden are too old has had some effect on me, even though I am for sure … Continue reading
The Graveyard
He walks empty paths looking for the boyNot to be found on the winter nightEyes closed and caught in a laughHe hears voices calling his name He looks but can not recognizeThe old man he has becomeHe stumbles, coughs and fearsThey are waiting for him to come Generations of dead lie in the grassParents and … Continue reading
Stiff in all the Wrong Places
Sometimes I feel like I’m stiff in all the wrong places Parts of my body are old and parts of my body are older Looking in the mirror, I can still see the boy that I once was Smiling, inquisitive, and without fear, full of the future But my signature Einstein hair grows thinner While … Continue reading
Thoughts Like Daggers
I wake up to thoughts falling like daggers onto my mind Memories of sweeter times try to cushion the pain Living amongst strangers maybe for the last time The future is no longer a comfort but more a fear What has happened to my joy and optimism Where is the promises of peace and understanding … Continue reading
What am I doing in Amsterdam and why it might matter to you
I am writing a white paper on how AI will transform the diagnosis and treatment of cancer but in the meantime, please read this interview. Continue reading
Blood in the Streets-Presidential Election 2024
There is one place I will not be between November 5th and January 20th, the USA. While we do not know if Biden or Trump will win the next presidential election, the one thing we know for sure is that if it appears that Biden is the winner, the Trump MAGA Lunatics, led by their … Continue reading
My buddy is dead: Ed Story!
Two days ago, I received a short email from my friend Ed Story’s wife, Joey. I had to reread it again and again. My dear friend, Ed, passed away unexpectedly. I was stunned. Ed had just turned 80, just 14 months older than me.He was the epitome of life, full of energy, curiosity, compassion, and … Continue reading
Two Thirds Done 