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March 7, 2021

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Director Laurence Trimble's Strongheart

Long before movie dogs Benji, Beethoven, Hooch, Old Yeller, and Lassie came to fame on the big screen, Strongheart was the top dog in films and in the hearts of…

February 21, 2021

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Fun Low Impact Hobbies & Sports

Low-impact hobbies and exercise opportunities for health-conscious older adults and seniors, are more plentiful than you might think. You won't need to go to the gym every day or have…

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 7, 2021

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Done in February 1951

Baby Boomer Trivia From February 1951: First atomic blast telecast live from Las Vegas; Nazi Germany war criminal Krupp released after 3 years; Jake LaMotta loses his World Middleweight title…

February 3, 2021

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100 Years Ago: 1921 At A Glance

Innovations in fashion, lifestyle, science, and medicine improved lives and delighted people back in 1921. Leisure hours were brightened with entertainment by animals and people who would become household names…

February 2, 2021

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Happy Groundhog Day

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 30, 2020

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Top New Year's Eve Movies & Clips

As one year comes to a close and a new year approaches, I feel nostalgic for good movies - thrillers, dramas, time travel, capers and comedies - with New Year's…

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…