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224 articles found. You can use the search filter form above to narrow your search

QUICK VIEW  Sorted by category, post date (newest to oldest) and title
Click on Category name to expand details within category, or on item title to view article

To change sort order or make another search, modify the form above

Aging, General

 4 records found

Nature Versus Nurture by Barbara Greenleaf

Grandparenting by the Numbers by Barbara Greenleaf

Surviving or Thriving? by Dan Seagren

With Praise for Aging Spouses by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Arts & Entertainment

 5 records found

A Week Away Musical by Rusty Wright

War Room MovieFacing life's problems with the power of prayer by Rusty Wright

The Vow by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Keeping Up with the Kardashians by Greg Asimakoupoulos

John and Kate Plus Hate by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Citizenship

 1 record found

Quality Citizens and Adults by Dan Seagren


Communication

 2 records found

The Three Amigos by Greg Asimakoupoulos

On Expressing Feelings by Ken Potts


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 7 records found

Summer Sundays by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Season of Harvest by Leona Bergstrom

Tending the Family Tree by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A COVID Prayer by Greg Asimakoupoulos

An All Saints Day Tribute by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Shack Movie Review by Rusty Wright

Abba Father, We Adore You by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Financial

 2 records found

Giving Money to Adult Children by Barbara Greenleaf

Tri-Generational Settings by Dan Seagren


General

 5 records found

A Weekend in the Wilds of Connecticut by Garrison Keillor

It's a Wonderful (Amazing) Life! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

City Slickers by Dan Seagren

Time to Remember by Dan Seagren

A Sentimental Journey by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Government & Politics

 2 records found

A State of Indecision by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Domestic Parter-Ships by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Health & Wellness

 1 record found

Debilitated Seniors by Dan Seagren


History

 2 records found

Now is Undoubtedly a Good Time for Reflecting, Looking Back by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Grandsons of Norway Take Pride by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Holidays

 48 records found

Eternal Love: A Valentine's Story by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Innkeeper Has a Name by Greg Asimakoupoulos

An Empty Place by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Twelve Sites of Christmas by James N. Watkins

Will Thanksgiving Suck Like a Turkey Baster?! (2023) by James N. Watkins

There are 43 more items for the category Holidays and the Family topic...See the whole list


Housing and Living Options

 1 record found

COVID Upending Housing Plans by Ellen James Martin / Smart Moves


Humor

 1 record found

COVID and the Cone by George Garrison


Life Events

 10 records found

Becoming Like Children by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Manhattan Man Living in the Past by Garrison Keillor

What We Don't Know We Must Invent by Garrison Keillor

Longing for the Good Old Days! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Hike to Times Square and Back by Garrison Keillor

There are 5 more items for the category Life Events and the Family topic...See the whole list


Media

 1 record found

What I Learned from Playing Barbies by Greg Asimakoupoulos


News & Current Events

 14 records found

The Black Dog Bites Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Praying for a Ukrainian Mother by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Crumbling Foundation by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Kids, I Lost My Job by Ken Potts

And the Children Cry by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 9 more items for the category News & Current Events and the Family topic...See the whole list


Relationships

 106 records found

MGM Baxters series 2024 by Rusty Wright

On the Phone with My People by Garrison Keillor

Children Who Marry Their Parents by James N. Watkins

Reflections on Fatherhood by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Plate of Rigatoni with Friends by Garrison Keillor

There are 101 more items for the category Relationships and the Family topic...See the whole list


Sports & Recreation

 2 records found

An Audience of One by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Daughters Need Their Daddy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Technology

 2 records found

Parents of the Social Media Generation are Not OK by Samantha Murphy Kelly / CNN Business

The New Year's Day VIsitor by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Travel

 1 record found

A Happy Summer Clears the Air by Garrison Keillor


Trends

 6 records found

The Changing Image of the American Father by Barbara Greenleaf

This is Us by Barbara Greenleaf

Homebodies by U.S. Census Bureau staff

Despite the Internet Reported by Stu Johnson

Birth Rate by Dan Seagren

The Changing Family Reported by Stu Johnson


Work, Employment

 1 record found

What if My Grandchild is Not College Material? by Barbara Greenleaf