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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 9, 2020

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Older Professionals: Tips on Working Remotely

Are you looking for a change in your career / professional life? Could you use an extra income? Remote jobs can help you to be able to play with your…

December 2, 2020

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Socially Distanced Sports This Winter

Winter is just around the corner for those of us in the northern hemisphere. Depending on where you live, you may have already seen a first coating of snow, or…

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…

November 10, 2020

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Heroic Pigeon Patrols of WWI & WWII

The Pigeon's Flying Corps of WWI also employed dogs and balloons to aid in their wartime message delivery services. This grocery wagon was converted to house a squadron of up…

November 4, 2020

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November 1947 Headlines

News Headlines & Baby Boomer Entertainment Trivia From November 1947: The Hollywood Blacklist begins; Princess Elizabeth marries Prince Philip.; Howard Hughes flies his mammoth Spruce Goose into the record books;…

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…

October 18, 2020

12 Ways Gardening Helps Your Immune System

You might think that with advancements in science and technology, humans would beat all diseases. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Even with all of the innovations that have been…

October 11, 2020

Food & Dining

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Fool-Proof Yorkshire Puddings

With cooler temperatures arriving in the northern hemisphere, our thoughts turn to hot comfort foods. Retired homemaker Jean Ross shares her fool-proof recipe and time-honored process perfected by her family…