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David Elkin
"I first met David when Fran and I married in 1981, and I was amazed that we had not met before."
Autobiography
"I am 77 years old. I am retired. I have a great deal less energy than I used to have."
Evergreen
"Soon after I retired, I learned about the Evergreen Program at Boston University. I guess I was excited about it because it was such a bargain."
#103 Aging
"On December 18, 2007, I turned 80. The thought that has haunted me ever since is, 'Now I am REALLY old.'"
Final Report: After the Fall
"I am sure all my friends and family are anxiously awaiting the result of my visit yesterday with Dr. Charles Day, Beth Israel’s Chief of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery."
Growing Concern
"This is different from growing tomatoes. This is about my health, which I never was too concerned about."
(Essay in two parts. Part II is entitled, "Concerning my Growing Concerns")
(Essay in two parts. Part II is entitled, "Concerning my Growing Concerns")
How I Spent Bastille Day 2009
"The day started beautifully. After weeks of rain and clouds, the sun came out, and I decided to do something I haven’t done in years: hit a tennis ball against the wall."
Looking for Answers
"I have been looking for answers my entire life."
Looking for Answers
Alternate version of "Looking for Answers" (2009)
My Life (in summary form)
"When I was at City College I heard a story about a professor who required his students to show him their note books at the end of the semester."