Lifestyle
Pen Pal Program Connects Students and Seniors
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What makes a good neighbor? Is it being kind? Friendly? Warm?
Nurse Nancy: Observing the National Moment of Remembrance
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
Memorial Day sparks images of sizzling hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill along with sides of baked beans, potato salad, and flag-decorated desserts. This day marks the unofficial beginning of summer.
On Life and Love after 50: The Benefits of Grief Groups
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- Written by Tom Blake Tom Blake
Seventeen months ago, Greta, my mate of 25 years, passed away. I wasn’t technically a widower — Greta and I were not married — but the hurt and loss were like what widowed people experience.
You Gotta Be Kidding!
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
One Monday evening in 1957, the switchboard at the London office of the BBC came ablaze with blinking lights, as overwhelmed operators frantically explained that, no, they had no information about where one could purchase a spaghetti plant.
Nurse Nancy: Do a Spring Refresh with Hygge
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf RN Nancy J. Schaaf RN
Spring is a time for all things bright and beautiful. As the days grow warmer and the sun shines brighter, it is a time to refresh our surroundings.
Family Volunteerism: Teaching Grandkids Civic Responsibility
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“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” – H. Jackson Brown Jr.
Bob’s Tech Talk: Bundled Software, Silence Callers, and Used iPhones
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- Written by Bob DeLaurentis Bob DeLaurentis
Q. I got a new computer this year as a gift. Are there any essential apps I should install?
Savvy Senior: How to Fight Back Against Age Discrimination
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
What are the steps to take to fight against age discrimination in the workplace, and where can I turn to for help if I think I’ve got a case?
– Passed-Over Paul
Pleased to Meat You: The World of Spam
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
During World War II, American soldiers stationed overseas had their own terms for Spam. Some called it “ham that didn’t pass its physical,” while others sneered that it was “meatloaf without basic training.” One term bandied about was “Special Army Meat.”