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Fly Me to the Moon
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The Longer You Live . . .
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Adventures in ECO Land
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A Title Worth Pondering
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I Skipped Ballet
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Women Talking Movie
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Longing for the Good Old Days!
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The Old Man's Winter Weekend
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A Time for Jesus
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The Jesus Revolution Then and Now
by Richard Bergstrom (Mar 4, 2023)

The JESUS REVOLUTION movie is a must-see for those who want to understand better the radical transformation that occurred during those days…


How Loneliness Reshapes the Brain
by Marta Zaraska / Quantum Magazine (Mar 4, 2023)

Feelings of loneliness prompt changes in the brain that further isolate people from social contact…


Putting Faith in Action During the 40 Days of Lent
by Greg Asimakoupoulos (Mar 3, 2023)

Lessons from a famous waterfall…


The Old Man's Lecture: Manners (Boring)
by Garrison Keillor (Mar 2, 2023)

It was a beautiful little scene of civility…


Six of Europe's Best Slow, Scenic Rail Journeys
by Nicky Gardiner / The Guardian (Feb 25, 2023)

Affordable options to experience Europe…


So Much is Known but Mystery Remains
by Garrison Keillor (Feb 23, 2023)

We've learned something about privacy lately, namely that it doesn't exactly exist…


Take Up Your Cross
by Greg Asimakoupoulos (Feb 22, 2023)

An Ash Wednesday reflection…


The Winds of Wilmore
by Greg Asimakoupoulos (Feb 20, 2023)

The recent revival at Asbury University is drawing international attention…


Jesus Revolution Movie
by Rusty Wright (Feb 18, 2023)

'60s turmoil, radical respones…


A Week in Kansas and Missouri
by Garrison Keillor (Feb 16, 2023)

This is the beauty of being eighty years old, my kiddos, the ability to disengage from the tumult and the tragedy and enjoy the everyday ordinary.…


The Greatest of These is LOVE
by Greg Asimakoupoulos (Feb 14, 2023)

Valentine's Day is more than a day…


COVID-19 Perspectives for January 2023
by Stu Johnson (Feb 14, 2023)

Threats of a tripledemic and ever-more-contagious variants of COVID keep the pandemic alive, yet as death and hospitalization rates continue to drop, life has taken on a post-COVID tone. Where are we as the pandemic approaches the three year mark?…


'Amazing' Valentine
by Greg Asimakoupoulos (Feb 11, 2023)

Valentine's Day thoughts about one of Christianity's most popular hymns, celebrating its 250th anniversary …


Burying Your One Great Life
by Leona Bergstrom (Feb 11, 2023)

A scene in the December 2022 movie "Puss in Boots: Last Wish" captures how many Boomers feel as they transition into retirement. Many feel they are burying their identity—their essence—their purpose…


Even Old People Need to Explore New Realams
by Garrison Keillor (Feb 10, 2023)

I do not have a single friend who was looking forward to hearing Taylor Swift and who was furious at Ticketmaster for messing up her tour and watched carefully the congressional hearings into the whole Swiftian crisis. Nobody.…


Reflections on the State of Our Union
by Greg Asimakoupoulos (Feb 8, 2023)

Marked by division, our fragile union needs a revival of psyche and soul…


The Four Phases of Retirement
by Richard Bergstrom (Feb 4, 2023)

There is a good chance that you will live 1/3rd of your life in retirement! This was true for my great uncle, who retired from the Ballard locks in Seattle at age 65 and lived to 100!…


Reflections on Groundhog Day
by Greg Asimakoupoulos (Feb 2, 2023)

A day in honor of rodents offers spiritual lessons…


The Beauty of a Bitterly Cold Sunday Morning, 8 AM
by Garrison Keillor (Feb 2, 2023)

The world is a mess but dread gets us nowhere so cheer up and then go do what you were put here to do…


How Sweet the Sound
by Greg Asimakoupoulos (Jan 28, 2023)

This month marks the 250th anniversary of Amazing Grace…


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Communication
by Dan Seagren (Jul 5, 2015)

As a jolly ol' senior, thirteen years shy of a century, there are ways of communicating I don't do…


Modern Religion
by Dan Seagren (Jul 9, 2017)

Finding God or making God in our image?…


Retirement
by Dan Seagren (Dec 18, 2016)

Finding new audiences…


Morning News
by Dan Seagren (Aug 16, 2015)

I suppose not a few like to start the day with good news. Good luck…


CHRISTmas
by Dan Seagren (Dec 24, 2017)

Remembering the Person at the heart of the season…


Blackboard History
reported by Stu Johnson (Aug 10, 2015)

An Oklahoma school discovered a literal time capsule when a remodeling project uncovered slate blackboards with lessons from 1917…


Exploring Cohousing
by Stu Johnson (Feb 24, 2016)

Looking at housing options, starting with cohousing…


New Life
by Rusty Wright (Oct 28, 2016)

Real love, real life…


Pray Without Ceasing: How?
Submitted by Stu Johnson (Feb 9, 2016)

Kathryn Jean Lopez interviews Gary Jansen on developing a transformational prayer life…


'Sanctity of Life' from womb to tomb
by James N. Watkins (Jan 22, 2016)

Going beyond today's 'Right to Life' march…


Loneliness
by Stu Johnson (Apr 17, 2018)

A problem that often increases with age…


The Four-Way Test
by Greg Asimakoupoulos (Oct 10, 2020)

Rotary's core values in rhyme…


10 Early Signs of Alzheimer'sComparing normal age-related changes
submitted by Stu Johnson (Sep 9, 2015)

When is it time to suspect Alzheimer's? This guide from the Alzheimer's Association compares early signs of the disease with normal changes most of us experience as we age…


Music in the Mall (and Elsewhere)
compiled by Stu Johnson (Dec 8, 2015)

Videos of flash mobs and other performances to help brighten your holiday season. . . (See 2018 version for latest updates)


Umpteen Jobs
by Dan Seagren (May 28, 2017)

Sometimes 2-3 jobs at once was an enriching experience…


Generosity
by Stu Johnson (Feb 15, 2018)

It's more than money…


Zip Risk?
by Stu Johnson (Dec 4, 2015)

Seeking an adventure? Zip-lining may be attractive (not just for the young), but how should you interpret reports of the risk?…


James Robert Watkins: Soul Brother
by James N. Watkins (Feb 27, 2016)

Digging up trivia and treasures when searching for namesakes…


Senior Home Sharing
by Susan Diddle / submitted by Stu Johnson (Jul 23, 2016)

Providing family life in an affordable setting…


Judge Judy and the Supremes
by Stu Johnson (Feb 1, 2016)

Some people think she is a Supreme Court justice…



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