'Better with Age': Essays of seniors pursuing passions
“I really wanted to do something where I could keep growing because the stereotype and to a degree the actuality of getting into your 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s and some of your powers are in decline,” Bersson said. “That idea of decline is pretty powerful.” His first night returning to a stage and performing for an audience was nerve-wracking. Gradually, he became familiar and comfortable with the scene and played there every Tuesday evening for the next four years, until the pandemic brought live music to a halt. Curious what other feats of courage and rediscovery his friends and colleag...