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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

 38 records found

Stop Belieiving These Longevity Myths to Live Longer, be Healthy and Happy by Stephanie Douglas / Prevention

The Voyage of Life by Leona Bergstrom

Finding Integrity Over Despair in a New Stage of Life by Richard Bergstrom

May is Older Americans Month by Leona Bergstrom

A New Day Dawns and We Rise Cheerfully to Meet It by Garrison Keillor

There are 33 more items for the category Aging, General and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


Arts & Entertainment

 8 records found

Remembering an Image Bearer by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Bob Barker, Come On Down! by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Show Goes On in the Shenandoah Valley by Garrison Keillor

A Bad Play Let's You See You Have a Good Day by Garrison Keillor

The Paper Bag Poet Rhymes Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 3 more items for the category Arts & Entertainment and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


Communication

 2 records found

Cultivating Civility by Rusty Writing and Mark I. Pinsky

The Three Amigos by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Education

 1 record found

Lifelong Learning Never Stops by David Noreen


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 5 records found

Keep Believing by Greg Asimakoupoulos

An Invitation to Number Our Days by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Remembering a Pioneer of Peace by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Tending the Family Tree by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Bloom Where You're Planted by Stu Johnson


Financial

 1 record found

New Loan Options for Seniors and Low-Income Homeowners by Lew Sichelman


General

 14 records found

Seven Bad Housekeeping Habits by Birttney Morgan / Apartment Therapy

Why I'm Looking Forward to November by Garrison Keillor

A Week in Kansas and Missouri by Garrison Keillor

Listen Up, He Says, and He Means It by Garrison Keillor

It's Summertime! by Leona Bergstrom

There are 9 more items for the category General and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


Health & Wellness

 40 records found

Hope and Mental Health by James N. Watkins

Keep Walking! by Raven Isjak / Domino

In Search of Missing Memoriesggg by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Three Steps to Avoid Burnout for Good by Alice Turner / Stylist

A Noble Idea That Hit Me Last Tuesday by Garrison Keillor

There are 35 more items for the category Health & Wellness and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


History

 1 record found

The Enduring Words of a President by Leona Bergstrom


Hobbies

 2 records found

How to Start a Hobby by Corrie Evanoff / Pocket Collection

Feeding the Birds: It Could Boost Your Mood by Connie Evanoff / Pocket Collection


Holidays

 11 records found

Happy Mother's Day by James N. Watkins

Have a God-Directed New Year! by James N. Watkins

Once Again, the Star, the Shepherds by Garrison Keillor

Our Plans for Christmas and Why by Garrison Keillor

Remember to Give Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos

There are 6 more items for the category Holidays and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


Housing and Living Options

 1 record found

Exploring Cohousing by Stu Johnson


Inspiration

 9 records found

The Astonishment of Mornings on the River Last Week by Garrison Keillor

The Bank of Thanks by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Queen for a Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Jack of All Trades by Greg Asimakoupoulos

What Mozart Did for Me Last Week, Thanks, Amadeus by Garrison Keillor

There are 4 more items for the category Inspiration and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


Life Events

 52 records found

My Life Story (Short Version) by Garrison Keillor

The Beauitful Winding Road of August by Garrison Keillor

Even Prisners Need a Vacation Now and Then by Garrison Keillor

I Rise to Testify in My Own Defense by Garrison Keillor

Losing My Mind in New York and Then Fining It by Garrison Keillor

There are 47 more items for the category Life Events and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


Media

 1 record found

Your Brain on Reading by Thomas Opping


Nature

 1 record found

True Colors Shining Through by James N. Watkins


News & Current Events

 5 records found

Last Wedneday, Stuck in a Traffic Jam by Garrison Keillor

Looking Forward to a Week of Uninformation by Garrison Keillor

Why Do Newly Approved Weight Loss Drugs Work? by Gina Kolata / The New York Times

Charles' Coronation Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Summer Really is Getting Hotter by Tara Yharlagadda / Inverse


Relationships

 16 records found

Standing on the Sidewalk Shaking Hands by Garrison Keillor

On the Road Again, Meeting Folks by Garrison Keillor

Spring is Here, Time to Get to Know Each Other by Garrison Keillor

Old Friends by Leona Bergstrom

A Plate of Rigatoni with Friends by Garrison Keillor

There are 11 more items for the category Relationships and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list


Retirement

 5 records found

The Four Phases of Retirement by Richard Bergstrom

Rethinking Retirment by Dan Seagren

Footloose and Fancy Free by Wes Wick

Stewardship: Living with Purpose by David Noreen

Taking Your Cues from Betty by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Sports & Recreation

 2 records found

America's Fastest-Growing Sport by Shannon Mullen / NPR

Loyola's Most Loyal Fan by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Technology

 1 record found

The Best is Yet to Be by Greg Asimakoupoulos


Travel

 7 records found

The Jet Lag Blues by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Winter Blues Has Got Me Bad, Mama by Garrison Keillor

O What a Beautiful Evening by Garrison Keillor

A Happy Summer Clears the Air by Garrison Keillor

8 Historic National Park Hotels for Your Bucket List by Michael Debczak / Mental Floss

What a Little Train Ride Can Do by Garrison Keillor

How to Avoid Gettig Sick During Holidy Travel by Kristen Nunez / Conde Nast Traveler


Trends

 1 record found

A Different Storm Rising by Richard Bergstrom