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12 articles found.

SUMMARY VIEW  Expanded details within a Category. Click on article title, Category, or a listed Topic

To change sort order or make another search, modify the form above

Communication

 1 record found

Express Yourself Submitted by Stu Johnson


(May 30, 2020)
Ageless Authors and its newest writing contest 'Coping with Crisis'…
Topics: Communication Coping COVID-19 Crisis Opportunity Writing



General

 2 records found

It's Summertime! by Leona Bergstrom


(July 22, 2022)
It's fun to remember summers past, but there's still much to look forward to now…
Topics: Hopes & Dreams Memories Opportunity Optimal Aging Seasons


It's Time for Americans to Buy Less Stuff by Terry Nguyen / Vox


(October 29, 2021)
Thanks to the supply chain crisis, holiday shopping won't be easy this year—even if you buy early…
Topics: Advertising Change Cost of Living COVID-19 Crisis Current Events, News Ethics & Morality Financial Holidays Holiday Season Lifestyle, General Opportunity Social Issues Technology



Health & Wellness

 1 record found

Normal? by Leona Bergstrom


(September 3, 2021)
Anything but…
Topics: Change Coping COVID-19 Hopes & Dreams Learning Opportunity Optimal Aging Social Issues Stress Wellness



History

 1 record found

A Tale of Two Hughs by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(October 1, 2021)
One born to opportunity, the other to obscurity…
Topics: Achievements Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Character, Integrity History Hopes & Dreams Opportunity Technology Tribute, Testimony



Holidays

 1 record found

Five Ways to Do Good on MLK Day by Ryan Bergeron / CNN


(January 13, 2024)
Reflecting on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. can lead to good deeds on MLK Day…
Topics: Change Civility Contemplation, Insight History Holidays Opportunity Service Social Issues Social Movements



Life Events

 4 records found

The Beauitful Winding Road of August by Garrison Keillor


(August 22, 2024)
According to the actuarial tables I am coming within sight of the end of my life, so why do I feel I am just hitting my stride?…
Topics: Hopes & Dreams Humor Opportunity Optimal Aging Politics Relationships Wisdom Worship Writing


October is Coming, Prepare to Be Bold by Garrison Keillor


(September 23, 2022)
October is a month that encourages courage. The languors of summer are finally dispersed and the chill of reality in the air tells you to get to business…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Circumstances, Life Events Opportunity Seasons


Life Comes in Focus as the Day Approaches by Garrison Keillor


(August 26, 2022)
Open-heart surgery didn’t exist when I was a kid; . . . the fact that they imagine a guy of eighty deserves a battery jump is very inspiring…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight Health Care Hopes & Dreams Opportunity Optimal Aging Science & Technology Wellness


When Life's Interruptions Become Opportunities by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(April 16, 2021)
Unforeseen a year ago when COVID struck, I would never have guessed what lay ahead…
Topics: Change Coping COVID-19 Crisis Faith Grace Innovation, Invention, Creativity Opportunity



Technology

 1 record found

The Lost History of the Electric Car from The Guardian


(August 21, 2021)
And what it tells us about the future of transport…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Coping History Innovation, Invention, Creativity Opportunity Predictions & Forecasts Science & Technology Technology Transportation Trends



Work, Employment

 1 record found

Am I a 'Feminist'? Yes and no! by James N. Watkins


(March 10, 2016)
Happy International Women's Day!…
Topics: Opportunity Relationships Social Issues Trends Work