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38 articles found.

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Arts & Entertainment

 3 records found

The Future of Escapism As I See It by Garrison Keillor


(My World   January 27, 2022)
The new Las Vegas should be in Minnesota…
Topics: Contentment, Satsifaction Future Leisure Lifestyle, General Popular Culture Travel


Reading by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   September 22, 2019)
Is it part of your life?…
Topics: Learning Leisure News Popular Culture


On Choosing a Book by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   March 27, 2011)
There are zillions of books out there. How to decide which ones to read?…
Topics: Books Leisure Popular Culture


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 2 records found

Summer Sundays by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 11, 2022)
Summer getaways allow for creative Sunday worship experiences…
Topics: Faith Family Leisure Lifestyle, General Seasons Worship


A Library of Devotional Classics by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 10, 2021)
Cataloging the timeless volumes we cherish…
Topics: Books Christian Life Contemplation, Insight Faith Inspiration Leisure Spirituality, Seeking God



Financial

 1 record found

Gambling by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   February 10, 2019)
Looking at a popular senior activity…
Topics: Financial Leisure Relationships Risk Social Activities Trends



General

 4 records found

Our Leisure World by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 27, 2019)
Choosing to make our leisure time worthwhile…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Leisure Lifestyle, General Optimal Aging Social Activities


Reflections from Poet's Cove by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 26, 2011)
Sunday thoughts on a Thursda…
Topics: Inspiration Leisure Nature

Let's Hear it for Vacations by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 22, 2010)
America's summertime ritual…
Topics: Leisure

A Kind Word About Libraries by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 13, 2008)
According to a study from the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 53% of U.S. adults visited a library in 2007…
Topics: Books Leisure Media Trends


Health & Wellness

 3 records found

Friluftsliv from Stylist / Making the Most


(Health & Wellness   October 8, 2021)
The Nordic concept that could help to boost your mental health…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Leisure Lifestyle, General Optimal Aging Wellness


The Simple Dutch Cure for Stress by Alice Fleecrackers /Nautilus


(Health & Wellness   April 23, 2021)
'Uitwaaien' is a popular activity around Amsterdam—one believed to have important psychological benefits…
Topics: Leisure Wellness


Couch Potatoes by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 26, 2008)
A faulty senior moment suggests that when we become seniors competition flies out the window…
Topics: Leisure Lifestyle, General Wellness


Hobbies

 3 records found

How to Start a Hobby by Corrie Evanoff / Pocket Collection


(Hobbies & Lesiure   December 15, 2023)
If you don't know where to begin…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment Choices and Decision Making Cooking Crafts Inspiration Leisure Music Nature Opportunity Optimal Aging Social Activities Writing


Feeding the Birds: It Could Boost Your Mood by Connie Evanoff / Pocket Collection


(Hobbies & Lesiure   July 7, 2023)
You don’t need binoculars—or even a backyard—to get to know your neighborhood birds…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Contentment, Satsifaction Leisure Optimal Aging Wellness


Hobby Therapy by Connie Schultz


(My World   October 17, 2020)
Good advice from Winston Churchill to prepare us for the aftermath of this contentious election year…
Topics: Coping COVID-19 Inspiration Leisure Lifestyle, General Politics Voting & Elections Wisdom



Holidays

 2 records found

A Miraculous Evening on Sixth Avenue by Garrison Keillor


(Arts & Entertainment   December 28, 2022)
A miracle occurred, not on 34th Street but on 50th. My love and I and our beautiful daughter took the C train down to see the enormous perfect tree at Rockefeller Center and to see the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes…
Topics: Arts & Entertainment Christmas Holidays Holiday Season Leisure Music Popular Culture Relationships


A Season for Music by Stu Johnson


(My World   December 24, 2022)
Flash Mobs, Virtual Choirs and other ways to celebrate and extend the Christmas season with music…
Topics: Christmas COVID-19 Faith History Holidays Holiday Season Inspiration Leisure Music Technology



Inspiration

 1 record found

7 Fiction Books That Change the Way You Think by Darius Foroux / dariusforoux.com/blog


(Arts & Entertainment   March 13, 2021)
A list of less familiar books that might just have the gem you're looking for…
Topics: Books Change Contemplation, Insight Inspiration Language, Meaning Leisure Optimal Aging



Life Events

 1 record found

A Walk in the Park in April by Garrison Keillor


(My World   April 20, 2023)
It strikes me as sad, walking around Central Park on a paradise spring day, the cherry trees in full blossom . . . so much public happiness, to think of the cloud of bitterness over this generous country…
Topics: Communication Contemplation, Insight Contentment, Satsifaction Gratitute Leisure Nature Politics Seasons Social Issues Social Media Social Movements



Media

 2 records found

Your Brain on Reading by Thomas Opping


(Hobbies & Lesiure   September 24, 2020)
Why your brain needs you to read every day…
Topics: Books Leisure Lifestyle, General Optimal Aging


A Giveaway by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 29, 2017)
Too good to throw away…
Topics: Books Learning Leisure



Nature

 1 record found

America's Most Underrated National Monuments by Ashlea Halpern / Afar


(Travel   May 29, 2021)
These under-the-radar national monuments are totally stunning, and they’re right in your backyard…
Topics: Beauty COVID-19 Future Leisure Nature Travel



News & Current Events

 2 records found

Outside In by Stu Johnson


(Health & Wellness   May 14, 2020)
Being engaged while staying safer at home…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Coping COVID-19 Current Events, News Internet Learning Leisure News Technology Travel


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



Sports & Recreation

 6 records found

America's Fastest-Growing Sport by Shannon Mullen / NPR


(Health & Wellness   February 25, 2022)
It is a cross of tennis, ping-pong and badminton…
Topics: Leisure Optimal Aging Recreation Relationships Sports


Major League Baseball is Back by U.S. Census Bureau staff


(Hobbies & Lesiure   April 1, 2021)
Interesting facts and figures as all 30 teams scheduled for opening day games…
Topics: Baseball COVID-19 Hopes & Dreams Leisure Sports Statistics


It's New Year's Day Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 30, 2019)
Baseball's Opening Day is worth celebrating
Topics: Baseball Leisure Sports


Zip Risk? by Stu Johnson


(Travel   December 4, 2015)
Seeking an adventure? Zip-lining may be attractive (not just for the young), but how should you interpret reports of the risk?…
Topics: Leisure Lifestyle, General Media Sports Statistics Travel


On Mastering Golf by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 8, 2006)
If you've never had a senior moment playing golf, read on. Actually, I'm getting closer every year to scoring my age (on nine holes).…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Humor Leisure

Senior Golf by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 23, 2006)
Golf and I are acquainted but don't get along too well.…
Topics: Humor Leisure


Travel

 7 records found

O What a Beautiful Evening by Garrison Keillor


(My World   January 5, 2024)
Hundreds of mature people in a state of delight and I felt that I, the tall somber man brought up to believe that dancing is sinful, was the most delirious person on the floor…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Contentment, Satsifaction Leisure Optimal Aging Social Activities Travel


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


(Travel   June 2, 2023)
For a real 'room with a view,' try these destinations…
Topics: History Leisure Optimal Aging Travel


What a Little Train Ride Can Do by Garrison Keillor


(My World   April 13, 2023)
It's a gorgeous ride and Peekskill is a lovely little town with a respectable café in the train depot and shops nearby. It is a fine way to get out of the city and look at the big river…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Contentment, Satsifaction Leisure Optimal Aging Travel


Six of Europe's Best Slow, Scenic Rail Journeys by Nicky Gardiner / The Guardian


(Travel   February 25, 2023)
Affordable options to experience Europe…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Leisure Opportunity


10 of the Best Train Journeys in Europe by Tom Hall / The Guardian


(Travel   April 2, 2022)
A new book on rail travel across the continent showcases gorgeous scenery, historic routes and adventures at a slower pace…
Topics: COVID-19 Language, Meaning Learning Leisure Travel


Six Wheels, Will Travel by Melanie Kaplan / submitted by Stu Johnson


(Hobbies & Lesiure   July 22, 2016)
Crossing America with a bike in the car…
Topics: Leisure Lifestyle, General Travel Wellness


With Praise for Our National Parks by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 21, 2016)
Celebrating the National Park Service Centennial…
Topics: History Leisure Nature Travel