Maintaining connections with other people is a major factor in optimal aging.  In this section, a number of contributors share their ideas and research on maintaining healthy relationships and establishing new ones. 


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Aging, General

 5 records found

Top Ten Wishes for My 50th Birthday by James N. Watkins


(My World   July 9, 2015)
We welcome Jim Watkins as a SeniorLifestyle contributor with this retrospective look at turning 50…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Birthdays & Annivesaries Humor Optimal Aging


Four Score and Five by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 13, 2013)
Some things I would like to forget and other things I wish I remembered more clearly…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Memories

One Year Older and . . . by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   June 30, 2013)
I feel honored to be an octogenarian. …
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Memories Optimal Aging

Enjoy the Ride! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 26, 2012)
Advice on turning 60…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Birthdays & Annivesaries Faith

Look Who's Turning Sixty! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 27, 2006)
The baby boomers reach metal age…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Birthdays & Annivesaries


Arts & Entertainment

 1 record found

Remembering Private Presley by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 30, 2008)
What Elvis was doing fifty years ago this week…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Music Popular Culture


Education

 1 record found

High School Graduation (revisited) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 13, 2010)
Poetic reflections on a timeless rite-of-passage…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Education Memories


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 1 record found

A Ruthless Pursuit of God by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 9, 2008)
Billy Graham celebrates his 90th birthday with his bride…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Birthdays & Annivesaries Faith Tribute, Testimony


General

 2 records found

Happy Birthday, Mr. President by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 7, 2011)
What were you doing when Obama was born?…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Memories

Why Birthdays are a Gift by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 17, 2011)
A poet reflects on the 59th anniversary of his birth…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Grace


History

 7 records found

Happy Birthday Smokey by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 10, 2014)
The famous firefighting bear turns seventy!…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Conservation & Environement Symbols & Icons

A Needle in the Sky by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 22, 2012)
Celebrating Seattle's iconic landmark…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries History

Beware of Icebergs by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 15, 2012)
A tragedy of Titanic proportions…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Disaster History

Victory at Sea by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 5, 2010)
Recalling a symphony of peace sixty-five years ago
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries History Tribute, Testimony War

Deadly Lessons from Jonestown by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 23, 2008)
What Jim Jones continues to teach us…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries History Tragedy

The Misnomer of Ground Zero by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 14, 2008)
A infamous landmark turns seven years old…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries History Terrorism

Remembering Bobby by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 8, 2008)
The aftermath of RFK's death is still before us 40 years later&hellipl
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Birthdays & Annivesaries History Politics


Holidays

 3 records found

Trick or Treat by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 26, 2014)
A Halloween birthdate led to some tricks and many treats…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Halloween Memories

It's Halloween by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 29, 2012)
Guess what? My birthday is on Halloween…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Halloween

Birthday Candles on America's Cake by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 1, 2012)
Rambling thoughts as our nation turns 237 years old…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Gratitute Holidays July 4 (U.S. Independence Day)


Life Events

 1 record found

A Cactus' Lesson by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(My World   January 28, 2022)
It's never too late to grow and reach…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Faith Learning Metaphors, Life Lessons Nature Optimal Aging Relationships



News & Current Events

 12 records found

The Magic Kingdom Turns 60 by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 19, 2015)
An anniversary salute to Disneyland…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Leisure Popular Culture Tribute, Testimony


Mirror, Mirror on the Wall by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 3, 2012)
Reflecting on the worthiness of Queen Elizabeth…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries History Tribute, Testimony

God Save the Queen by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 3, 2012)
New lyrics for the Diamond Jubilee&Hellip;
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Music

From Newark to Shanksville by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 12, 2010)
Remembering United Flight #93
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Courage Terrorism Tribute, Testimony

The Fall of the Wall by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 15, 2009)
Both the one in Berlin and the one within…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Faith History

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Relationships

 3 records found

Top Ten Secrets to Staying Married by James N. Watkins


(Connections   June 10, 2016)
Time-tested advice on piling up anniversary celebrations…
Topics: Achievements Birthdays & Annivesaries Faith Family Humor Inspiration Relationships


A Birthday Poem for My 90 Year-Old Great Aunt by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 29, 2012)
Reflections in the rearview mirror of life…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Faith Memories Tribute, Testimony

Mother Knows Best by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 28, 2007)
A tribute to the poet's mom who turned 80 this week…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries Parenting, Parents Tribute, Testimony


Sports & Recreation

 1 record found

A Tip of the Cap to Fenway Park by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 22, 2012)
A tribute to major league baseball's oldest stadium…
Topics: Baseball Birthdays & Annivesaries Sports


Travel

 1 record found

The Market's Mystique by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 16, 2007)
Seattle's famed Pike Place Market turns 100 years old…
Topics: Birthdays & Annivesaries