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February 14, 2021

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Vintage Inspired Valentines

These Valentine's Day greetings may inspire you to send a Valentine to someone(s) special. As a lover of history, poetry, and art, I found my inspiration for these customized greeting…

February 10, 2021

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Black History Month: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

February is Black History Month. One of the most important cultural legacies of any country, ethnicity, or religion, is music. The haunting spiritual Swing Low, Sweet Chariot goes all the…

February 2, 2021

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Which groundhog do you trust to predict the arrival of spring? (Groundhog / Marmot Photo: Inklein at the English language Wikipedia) Whether you celebrate Groundhog Day on February 2nd and/or believe in…

January 21, 2021

Winter Road Trip Safety for Retirees

Many people have had to cancel or adjust their travel plans over the last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that there's a light at the end of the…

December 24, 2020

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A Vintage Magazine Cover Christmas

Christmas is all about nostalgia, and what better way to honor that tradition than with a tribute to the vintage magazine covers, and the artists who presented their vision of…

December 12, 2020

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Top Christmas Songs in Classic Clips

Thirteen of the best old & new Christmas songs, performed by favorite singers in these classic film clips and live performances. (Whistler, British Columbia Photo: Roberto Nickson via Unsplash) White…

December 5, 2020

Holidays & Seasonal

Best Christmas Commercials

These holiday commercials are like mini-movies, full of feel-good moments for all generations. They'll tug at your emotions and fill your heart with peace and joy. (Christmas Commercials YouTube Video…

November 26, 2020

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A Vintage American Thanksgiving

Travel back in time this Thanksgiving through the artistry of these vintage magazine covers, thanks to the talented artists and illustrators that designed them. Norman Rockwell may be the best…

October 31, 2020

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Best Classic Scary & Funny Ghost Films

A countdown of my picks for the Top 15 hauntingly funny movies. From vintage classics such as The Ghost Goes West (1935) and Blithe Spirit (1945) to modern classics like…

March 17, 2020

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St. Patrick's Day for Boomers, Zoomers & Seniors

On March 17th when everyone is Irish for a day, there are still lots of ways to have some St. Patrick's Day fun either at home alone, or with friends. …