

CELEBRATING THE FOOD OF ITALY AND GREECE!
by Dan Price I don't know about you, but when I travel, I eat. There is a lot of rich, deep history to take in at museums and landmarks,...

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THE ROLE OF LIFESTYLE IN CHOOSING THE RIGHT CATARACT SURGERY OPTIONS: A GUIDE FOR ACTIVE SENIORS
by Ashish Singh, MD As we age, maintaining an active and fulfilling lifestyle becomes increasingly important. For many seniors, staying...

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REFLECTIONS
by Katie Butler Johnson One of the world’s most remote yet continuingly inhabited islands is Rapa Nui. You probably know Rapa Nui by the...

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WHAT ARE THE GOLDEN YEARS???
by Mary Frances Hansen When I think of the Golden Years, I think it is the phase of life that begins in a person's senior years and after...

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WHAT IS A SUCCULENT?
by Denton County Master Gardeners Succulents are plants that have thickened, fleshy parts used to retain water in arid conditions....

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WHAT LIFE IS LIKE ENTERTAINING ON CRUISE SHIPS
by Richard Barry Travel is something enjoyed by almost everyone. Mary Frances and I actually met on a cruise ship while traveling in...

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Jul 31, 20244 min read


DEPARTING DALLAS, ADIOS AUSTIN, AND HOWDY HOLLYWOOD! THE PEGGY LOHR STORYBY SHANON WEAVER
by Shanon Weaver Picture this: Los Angeles, early 1982. You’re new to L.A. and you’ve got a gig delivering singing telegrams. Your job...

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STILL CAMPING AFTER ALL OF THESE YEARS
by Kim Marvel My wife and I enjoy camping. Recently, I’ve watched how older campers, with reduced sprightliness and enlarged vehicles,...

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DISPELLING CATARACT MYTHS: INSIGHTS FOR BETTER EYE HEALTH IN SENIORS
by Kevin Bubel, MD As we age, our bodies undergo inevitable changes, and our eyes are no exception. One common occurrence among seniors...

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A JOLT FROM JILL
by Jill Rumbley-Beam When asked this month to write about my most memorable travel experiences, well I have some great travel...

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YOU KNOW YOU'RE OLD WHEN...
by Rose-Mary Rumbley You know you're old when you remember Route 66--the road, the song, and the TV show. In 1993 I read that Route 66...

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A BOOK ABOUT THE SUN:(SUN REXALL DRUG STORE, THAT IS)
by Nanci Kaplan DuPlant and Carol Sue George The Sun Rexall Drug Store was owned by my father, David Louis Kaplan. It was the place to...

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GETTIN’ AFTER IT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
by Dave Friant It was a needed time away from the 90-plus degree days of a Metroplex summer. The early Fall of 2016. We had both...

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“JOE AND I ARE GOING HOME”: THE STORY OF GUS WILSON, THE PHILANTHROPIST IN OVERALLS
by Pat Rodgers “Joe and I are Going Home”- these words are carved on a marker in a small private cemetery near McKinney, Texas. A...

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Jul 31, 20243 min read


GET REGULAR VACCINATIONS TO STAY HEALTHY, AVOID COMPLICATIONS
by Chelsea Couch HHS Aging Texas Well Coordinator Routinely getting vaccinations can reduce your chances of getting sick and can help...

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Jul 31, 20242 min read


SENIORS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS
by Dalia Gesser When a good friend began taking her Blond Lab to visit patients at a hospital, it triggered my interest in doing the same...

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JULIE SALOMON-FREE: WHAT CAN’T SHE DO?
by Shanon Weaver I must confess…I’m a little envious at Julie Salomon-Free. Not really, of course. It’s just that, in a world where...

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REFLECTIONS
by Katie Butler Johnson My Dad, a lawyer by profession, loved being part of the Douglaston Community Theater (DCT). When the DCT’s...

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May 31, 20243 min read


EDDIE SWANSON: GOING STRONG AT SIXTY-FOUR
by Shanon Weaver What do you call a man in his sixties who has trained extensively in various martial arts, holds multiple weightlifting...

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May 30, 20243 min read


FUNDING YOUR LIVING REVOCABLE TRUST: MORE THAN JUST LISTING ASSETS ON A SCHEDULE
by Terrie O'Donnell Creating a living revocable trust is a powerful estate planning tool that allows individuals to maintain control over...

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May 30, 20243 min read
