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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 Memories —ggg 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