
Maintaining connections with other people is a major factor in optimal aging. In this section, a number of contributors share their ideas and research on maintaining healthy relationships and establishing new ones.
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Aging, General
4 records found

Being a Senior Today
by Dan Seagren

Geeks
by Dan Seagren

Remember When...?
by Dan Seagren

Ancient Senior Moments
by Dan Seagren
Arts & Entertainment
14 records found

Lessons from 'The Boys in the Boat'
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Remembering the King!
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Elvis Movie
by Rusty Wright

Remembering a Lesser-Known Carroll
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

On the Street Where We Lived
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 9 more items for the category Arts & Entertainment and the History topic...See the whole list
Citizenship
1 record found

The US Constitution Revisited
by Dan Seagren
Communication
4 records found

When Did Americans Lose Their British Accents?
by Matt Soniak / Pocket

English Spelling is Ridiculous
by Sally Davies / Aeon

COVID's Impact on Language
by James N. Watkins

Learning from others takes finding common ground
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Disaster
2 records found

The Day a City Shook
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Attempting to Tally the Sum and Substance of 9-11
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Education
5 records found

Graduations
by Dan Seagren

Excessive Debt?
by Dan Seagren

Judge Judy and the Supremes
by Stu Johnson

An Eighth Grade Exam from 1895
by Dan Seagren

Exam Time
by Dan Seagren
Faith, Religion & Spirituality
26 records found

Celebrating a Memorable Birthday
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

MGM's House of Daivd
by Rusty Wright

A St. Nicholas Day Reflection
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Prayer for My City
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Race Marked Out for Us
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 21 more items for the category Faith, Religion & Spirituality and the History topic...See the whole list
Financial
3 records found
General
16 records found

More Than One Million Americans Report Ukrainian Ancestry
by US Census Bureau Staff

Women's History Month
by US Census Bureau Staff

The Hart of America
by U.S. Census Bureau staff

Civil Civilizations
by Dan Seagren

Wake Up Call
by Dan Seagren
There are 11 more items for the category General and the History topic...See the whole list
Government & Politics
26 records found

Your House Versus the White House
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Looking Ahead Down the Road a Ways
by Garrison Keillor

The Week We Drifted Down the Niagra River
by Garrison Keillor

My Take on the Question, So You Won't Have to Wait
by Garrison Keillor

The Un-tied States of America
by James N. Watkins
There are 21 more items for the category Government & Politics and the History topic...See the whole list
Health & Wellness
5 records found

Praise the Lord and Pass the Prozac
by Faith A. Watkins and David N. Watkins

We're Just Rediscovering a 19th Century Pandemic Strategy
by Sarah Zhang / The Atlantic

Too Many Names?
by Dan Seagren

Doctors and Others
by Dan Seagren

Big, Bad Wolves
by Dan Seagren
History
81 records found

Black History 365
by Rusty Wright

Israel's 9/11
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Smokey Bear Turns 80!
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by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Reagan Movie
by Rusty Wright

God is On Our Side...and Theirs
by James N. Watkins
There are 76 more items for the category History and the History topic...See the whole list
Holidays
70 records found

Thank You for Reading This
by Garrison Keillor

Thanksgiving Turkey Trivia
by James N. Watkins

God Bless America (revisited)
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Father Speaks, After the Day Has Passed
by Garrison Keillor

A Grave Remembrance
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 65 more items for the category Holidays and the History topic...See the whole list
Inspiration
6 records found

The Olympics of Life
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Prayer for Peace
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

What Mozart Did for Me Last Week, Thanks, Amadeus
by Garrison Keillor

Sam the Olympic Eagle and You
by Leona Bergstrom

Saluting Puget Sound Honor Flights
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Earth's Oldest Car Teaches Great Lesson
by Bill Nichols
Life Events
9 records found

My Life Story (Short Version)
by Garrison Keillor

A Report on My Trip to Fargo
by Garrison Keillor

Returning an Overdue Book
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Sing On, Dance On, Good Eye, Ain't You Happy
by Garrison Keillor

Ports of Call on an Unforgettable Journey
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 4 more items for the category Life Events and the History topic...See the whole list
Media
6 records found

Freud's Last Session Movie
by Rusty Wright

The Eyes of Tammy Faye Movie
by Rusty Wright

A Shepherd in Sneakers
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Beautiful Day Movie
by Rusty Wright

A Tribute to Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

KICY: A Dream come true
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Nature
2 records found

Arbor Day 150
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Unmasking Our Praise for God's Green Earth
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
News & Current Events
87 records found

An Inaugural Prayer
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Good Man Gone to Glory
by Garrison Keillor

Remembering a Georgia Peach
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Finally, Democrats Have a Good Week
by Garrison Keillor

Pull Up Your Socks, People, Let's Get Going!
by Garrison Keillor
There are 82 more items for the category News & Current Events and the History topic...See the whole list
Relationships
12 records found

Sony's The Forge Movie
by Rusty Wright

With Praise to 'St. Arbucks'
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Humble Thoughts on 'Gay Pride'
by James N. Watkins

God is on our side! And theirs?
by James N. Watkins

Changing Racist Hearts (5)
by Rusty Wright
There are 7 more items for the category Relationships and the History topic...See the whole list
Sports & Recreation
8 records found

Play Ball!
by Anthony Calabrese / US Census Bureua

Coming Together in Tokyo
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Man of Means
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

A Series to Remember
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Game Nobody Saw
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
There are 3 more items for the category Sports & Recreation and the History topic...See the whole list
Technology
7 records found

A Virtual Treasure Hunt
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Adventures in ECO Land
by Barbara Greenleaf

How to Tell Science from Psuedoscience
by Natalie Wallington /Popular Science

The Lost History of the Electric Car
from The Guardian

Ode to Joy
by Stu Johnson

The Best is Yet to Be
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

The New King: Technology
by Dan Seagren
Theater and Movies
1 record found

Return to the Hiding Place
by Rusty Wright
Travel
5 records found

Texas is a Real Education
by Garrison Keillor

Crossing the Flats, Looking for Mountans
by Garrison Keillor

8 Historic National Park Hotels for Your Bucket List
by Michael Debczak / Mental Floss

A Needle in the Sky
by Greg Asimakoupoulos

With Praise for Our National Parks
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Trends
5 records found

Race Relations by the Numbers
by James N. Watkins

Who Do You Trust? (2022)
by Stu Johnson

Who Do You Trust? (2021)
by Stu Johnson

This is Us
by Barbara Greenleaf

Homebodies
by U.S. Census Bureau staff