50+ World

February 6, 2022

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What Was New in February 1952?

Boomer Trivia From February 1952: Classic movie premiere - Classic movie premiere of The African Queen, starring Humphrey Bogart & Katharine Hepburn; King George VI Dies; Norway Winter Olympics &…

February 6, 2022

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Done in February 1951

Headlines & Trivia From February 1951: First atomic blast telecast live from Las Vegas; Nazi Germany convicted war criminal Alfried Krupp is released after 3 years; Jake LaMotta loses his…

January 26, 2022

Holidays & Seasonal

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Surviving Valentine's Day: Tips For 50+ Singles

Valentine's Day is a special day of the year, but it can also be stressful. Do you usually ignore this holiday, or do you enjoy celebrating it? (Photos: Nashua Volquez-Young…

January 9, 2022

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Tips For Hiring a House Sitter

In a post-pandemic world, you'll probably be looking to get out of the house and get your travel on at last. But of course, getting away isn't always easy. In…

December 31, 2021

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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 27, 2021

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Volunteering & Mental Health Benefits

In addition to the obvious positive impact of helping others, volunteering can offer many mental health benefits to the volunteer. While volunteering won't cure serious mental health ailments, in conjunction…

December 22, 2021

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Vintage Movie Star Holiday Greetings

A homage to the movie stars of years gone by! Vintage classic movie actors and silent film stars (photos, portraits, and caricatures) inspired this selection of adapted, shareable Seasons Greetings,…

December 19, 2021

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

Which version of the Christmas song I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is your favorite? The Carpenters, Bing Crosby, Jason Castro, and other covers are shared here, as well as…

December 15, 2021

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Remaking It's a Wonderful Life

Gasp! I can hear the cries of horror and well-founded disbelief...as far as I know, there are no plans to re-make that most beloved of Christmas movies, director-producer Frank Capra's…

December 12, 2021

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Thoughtful Gifts for Moms & Grandmothers

It's hard to buy presents for mothers and grandma's who say they "already have everything". With the holiday season approaching, you have to start thinking about all those special people…