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Aging, General
4 records found

Being a Senior Today
by Dan Seagren

Geeks
by Dan Seagren

Remember When...?
by Dan Seagren

Ancient Senior Moments
by Dan Seagren
Arts & Entertainment
13 records found

Remembering the King!
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Elvis Movie
by Rusty Wright

Remembering a Lesser-Known Carroll
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

On the Street Where We Lived
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Three Chords and the Truth
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 8 more items for the category Arts & Entertainment and the History topic...See the whole list
Citizenship
1 record found

The US Constitution Revisited
by Dan Seagren
Communication
4 records found

When Did Americans Lose Their British Accents?
by Matt Soniak / Pocket

English Spelling is Ridiculous
by Sally Davies / Aeon

COVID's Impact on Language
by James N. Watkins

Learning from others takes finding common ground
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Disaster
2 records found

The Day a City Shook
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Attempting to Tally the Sum and Substance of 9-11
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Education
5 records found

Graduations
by Dan Seagren

Excessive Debt?
by Dan Seagren

Judge Judy and the Supremes
by Stu Johnson

An Eighth Grade Exam from 1895
by Dan Seagren

Exam Time
by Dan Seagren
Faith, Religion & Spirituality
17 records found

A Crown Awaits
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Time for Jesus
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Jesus Revolution Movie
by Rusty Wright

Grace and Faith
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Christmas in July—and All Year Round
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 12 more items for the category Faith, Religion & Spirituality and the History topic...See the whole list
Financial
3 records found
General
16 records found

More Than One Million Americans Report Ukrainian Ancestry
by US Census Bureau Staff

Women's History Month
by US Census Bureau Staff

The Hart of America
by U.S. Census Bureau staff

Civil Civilizations
by Dan Seagren

Wake Up Call
by Dan Seagren
There are 11 more items for the category General and the History topic...See the whole list
Government & Politics
21 records found

Where Will the Political Violence Lead? Look to the 1850s.
by Joshua Zeitz / Politico

Inauguration Day
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

You Want Me to Pray for Whom?
by James N. Watkins

The Supremes Have a New Member
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Constitution Day and the 2020 Census
by U.S. Census Bureau staff
There are 16 more items for the category Government & Politics and the History topic...See the whole list
Health & Wellness
5 records found

Praise the Lord and Pass the Prozac
by Faith A. Watkins and David N. Watkins

We're Just Rediscovering a 19th Century Pandemic Strategy
by Sarah Zhang / The Atlantic

Too Many Names?
by Dan Seagren

Doctors and Others
by Dan Seagren

Big, Bad Wolves
by Dan Seagren
History
71 records found

A Few Minutes on a Hilltop in Concord
by Garrison Keillor

Remembering the Men Who Went Ashore
by Garrison Keillor

The Enduring Words of a President
by Leona Bergstrom

The Jesus Revolution Then and Now
by Richard Bergstrom

How Sweet the Sound
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 66 more items for the category History and the History topic...See the whole list
Holidays
58 records found

Labor Day Reflections
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

'Amazing' Valentine
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

May Your Prophets Find the Courage
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Twelvth Day of Christmas
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The 12 Sites of Christmas (2022)
by James N. Watkins
There are 53 more items for the category Holidays and the History topic...See the whole list
Inspiration
5 records found

A Prayer for Peace
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

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

Sam the Olympic Eagle and You
by Leona Bergstrom

Saluting Puget Sound Honor Flights
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Earth's Oldest Car Teaches Great Lesson
by Bill Nichols
Life Events
6 records found

Sing On, Dance On, Good Eye, Ain't You Happy
by Garrison Keillor

Ports of Call on an Unforgettable Journey
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Longing for the Good Old Days!
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Sick in Hotel Room, Thinking Back
by Garrison Keillor

Lessons from the Fall
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

What Can We Learn from the Madness of March 2022?
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Media
5 records found

The Eyes of Tammy Faye Movie
by Rusty Wright

A Shepherd in Sneakers
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Beautiful Day Movie
by Rusty Wright

A Tribute to Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

KICY: A Dream come true
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Nature
2 records found

Arbor Day 150
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Unmasking Our Praise for God's Green Earth
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
News & Current Events
78 records found

Is it Really Hotter Now than Any Time in 100,000 Years?
by Darrell Kauffman / The Conversation

COVID-19 Retrospective
by Stu Johnson

COVID-19 Perspectives for February 2023
by Stu Johnson

COVID-19 Perspectives for January 2023
by Stu Johnson

COVID-19 Perspectives for December 2022
by Stu Johnson
There are 73 more items for the category News & Current Events and the History topic...See the whole list
Relationships
11 records found

With Praise to 'St. Arbucks'
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Humble Thoughts on 'Gay Pride'
by James N. Watkins

God is on our side! And theirs?
by James N. Watkins

Changing Racist Hearts (5)
by Rusty Wright

White, 'woke' . . . and 'privileged'
by James N. Watkins
There are 6 more items for the category Relationships and the History topic...See the whole list
Sports & Recreation
7 records found

Coming Together in Tokyo
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Man of Means
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Series to Remember
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Game Nobody Saw
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Toughest Loss of All
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Dogs of Winter
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Pride of the Yankees is No More
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Technology
6 records found

Adventures in ECO Land
by Barbara Greenleaf

How to Tell Science from Psuedoscience
by Natalie Wallington /Popular Science

The Lost History of the Electric Car
from The Guardian

Ode to Joy
by Stu Johnson

The Best is Yet to Be
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The New King: Technology
by Dan Seagren
Theater and Movies
1 record found

Return to the Hiding Place
by Rusty Wright
Travel
4 records found

Crossing the Flats, Looking for Mountans
by Garrison Keillor

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

A Needle in the Sky
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

With Praise for Our National Parks
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Trends
5 records found

Race Relations by the Numbers
by James N. Watkins

Who Do You Trust? (2022)
by Stu Johnson

Who Do You Trust? (2021)
by Stu Johnson

This is Us
by Barbara Greenleaf

Homebodies
by U.S. Census Bureau staff