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Old Friends by Leona Bergstrom


(Connections   October 7, 2023)
A 1968 song stirs memories and thoughts for today…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Contentment, Satsifaction Faith Friends & Neighbnors Memories Optimal Aging Relationships


A Plate of Rigatoni with Friends by Garrison Keillor


(Connections   March 30, 2023)
True friendship means not feeling obliged to impress each other and so we don't. . . .we see that we're all in the same boat, the equality of old age prevails. Health is what matters, not money, not prestige…
Topics: Attitudes Communication Contentment, Satsifaction Family Memories Optimal Aging Relationships


I Am Giving Up Anger, So Should You by Garrison Keillor


(Connections   January 26, 2023)
I am trying to give up anger. It’s poisonous and it has no effect other than to make the angerer feel bad and perhaps do something truly stupid…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Attitudes Character, Integrity Communication Optimal Aging Relationships


Father Time Advises a Brown-Eyed Girl by Garrison Keillor


(Connections   January 19, 2023)
Emily, God bless your idealism and the hard work required, but there has to be joy too. Nothing good can be accomplished without joy. I think Emerson said that. If not, he should’ve…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Crime, Justice, Punishment Hopes & Dreams Optimal Aging Relationships Social Issues


Forget About Nut Cases, Let's Talk About What's Real by Garrison Keillor


(Connections   April 14, 2022)
There’s a lot of gossip and envy and animosity out there, don’t kid yourself, so all the more reason to hold fast to your friends…
Topics: Communication Family Optimal Aging Relationships


Love the One You're With by Ken Potts


(Connections   August 20, 2021)
Over the life of a marriage, we may become attracted to other people…
Topics: Character, Integrity Choices and Decision Making Circumstances, Life Events Contentment, Satsifaction Discipline Optimal Aging Relationships Risk Values


My Father's Hands by Linda Schwartz / Reflections


(Connections   July 8, 2021)
Unleashing a floodgate of memories…
Topics: Character, Integrity Family Father's Day Memories Optimal Aging Parenting, Parents Relationships Values


Communities of Strength by Leona Bergstrom


(Our World   May 6, 2021)
Older Americans Month 2021…
Topics: Lifestyle, General Optimal Aging Relationships


The Gift of Influence by Leona Bergstrom


(Connections   March 5, 2021)
Every woman has a story to tell…
Topics: Communication Inspiration Optimal Aging Relationships Tribute, Testimony Trust


When We Last Spoke by Rusty Wright


(Arts & Entertainment   October 22, 2020)
Kid's dreams, family secrets, forgiveness…
Topics: Communication Family Forgive, Forgiveness Optimal Aging Parenting, Parents Relationships


Loneliness by Stu Johnson


(Connections   April 17, 2018)
A problem that often increases with age…
Topics: Communication Compassion Lifestyle, General Loneliness Optimal Aging Relationships Retirement Social Activities Social Issues Social Media


The Word on Marriage by Stu Johnson


(Connections   April 6, 2018)
Describing a successful marriage in one word…
Topics: Beliefs Bible Character, Integrity Choices and Decision Making Faith Family Hopes & Dreams Inspiration Language, Meaning Optimal Aging Relationships


The Age of LoveIt's Never Too Late to Date by Marla Stoker


(Connections   June 24, 2015)
Documentary film and speed dating event for seniors provide tips for dating again when you're older…
Topics: Optimal Aging