The Generation Above Me

A blog maintained by Karen D. Austin aka "Wren" --gerontologist since 2010 with prior education and teaching experience since 1980 in literature, comp/rhet, education, and psychology.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Multiple Causes for Insomnia

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Photo by Eric . I figure if I'm having regular trouble sleeping, I might as well start a series of blog posts (one per month) on ins...

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Monday, August 18, 2014

Three Films on Aging Parents

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Photo by Spreng Ben . I recently viewed Cherry Blossoms (2008), a German-language film with aging themes. It distinguished itself in i...

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Eat Your Vegetables

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Photo by David Saddler. I am the parent of teens, and I find myself asking them daily, " Eat your vegetables ." When did I ...

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Responding to Robin Williams' Death

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Photo by Charles Haynes . I am supposed to be working on a syllabus for a class on psychology of aging. However, I have been processing...

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Karen D. Austin aka "Wren": Ephraim, Utah, United States; Adjunct at Snow College & circulation clerk at Ephraim Public Library. Gerontology MA from Wichita State 2013 and gero adjunct at UE & USI for 8 yrs. Bookworm, gym rat, thrift store fashionista, ESC fan, proud American. Spouse of a college administrator / author, mom to two: 1. Ball State U grad now music teacher 2. Walmart cashier pursing the HVAC trade Coexist! Crone to be. Email: karendaustin (at) gmail dot com.

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