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Share the heart-wrenching challenge of an 80-year-old recent widower taking stock of his life. Steve Goldman’s achievements and betrayals mark a wide range of relationships. They also pose thought-provoking questions about the direction of his—and our—remaining years.

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DEMOLITION DERBY 

By David Perlstein | April 25, 2025 |

My neighborhood is full of home-improvement projects, including my own. What I see says a lot about today’s American government. Most homeowners and landlords maintain or upgrade their properties. New owners often make major renovations. On my daily walks, I see up to two dozen subcontractors providing electrical and plumbing services, hardwood floors, windows, sheetrock,…

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