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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
9 records found

Oh, the Places I Will Go!
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

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
There are 4 more items for the category Arts & Entertainment and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list
Communication
4 records found

An Accounting of What I've Been Up To
by Garrison Keillor

Living the Present, a Day at a Time
by Garrison Keillor

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
7 records found

What I Go to Church For
by Garrison Keillor

From Heartbreak to a Timeless Hymn
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

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
16 records found

The Measure of Greatness
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

It's Never Too Late to be Normal
by Garrison Keillor

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
There are 11 more items for the category General and the Optimal Aging topic...See the whole list
Health & Wellness
41 records found

All's Not Lost with Alzheimer's
by James N. Watkins

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
There are 36 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
55 records found

A Happy Man Out for a Drive
by Garrison Keillor

It's Just a Matter of Time
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Facing Our Personal Sinai
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

My Life Story (Short Version)
by Garrison Keillor

The Beauitful Winding Road of August
by Garrison Keillor
There are 50 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
6 records found

A Good Man Gone to Glory
by Garrison Keillor

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