: About Me

Ed Donner is a practicing clinical psychologist and freelance writer.  He has done research on a variety of psychological and physical health issues, but his true passion is helping people learn how to rise above their challenges to find satisfaction, meaning and purpose in life. He believes that humor is therapeutic, and should be applied liberally. He has a B.S. in Psychology from Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Chicago. 

My passion is ...

caring for others.

I know too much about ...

...nobody knows too much about anything.

Why I write ...

Because it's there.

My inspiration ...

My children.

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: The problems associated with growing old

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Life does not have to end after you pass the half-century mark. Many will tell you that "it is all down hill after fifty", but I can personally testify that aging has some benefits. To paraphrase Greta Garbo, getting older is better than the alternative. Aside from that advantage, however, yes, it is pretty much all down hill after 50. But don't let this discourage you. If you embrace a few simple truths you may find that growing old gracefully has advantages over death. For example, I'm not sure that you have access to cable T.V. after you die. If you are feeling gloomy about the prospect...

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