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A Conversation in an Artist’s Studio

Artist James Wrayge poses near some of his paintings

Minneapolis artist James Wrayge talks about the adventure of painting

JANUARY 24, 2020 | By Julie Pfitzinger

How I Finally Learned to Stop Bleeding Money

coupons laid out with a grocery list and someone's pocketbook

This retiree and her husband are saving an extra $500 a month

JANUARY 23, 2020 | By Louise Nayer

Worth Watching: A New TV Series on the Upside of Downsizing

In his new public television show, Matt Paaxton aging homeowners catalog a lifetime of belongings, locating treasured heirlooms and unexpected valuables in the attic, closet, or even under the floorboards

'Legacy List' shows that moving out is about memories, not money

JANUARY 16, 2020 | By Richard Eisenberg

Raising the Curtain on Senior Theater

From Theatre 55's production of 'Pippin'

Creativity, activity and camaraderie are just some of its benefits

JANUARY 15, 2020 | By Debbie L. Miller

‘Being Yourself at Any Age Is Priceless’

Silver Disobedience influencer Dian Griesel on aging, priorities and surprise selfies

JANUARY 3, 2020 | By Julie Pfitzinger

The Inspiring Influence of an Art Lover

The writer shares her admiration for a cherished 96-year-old woman in her life

JANUARY 2, 2020 | By Lauren Stiller Rikleen

45 of Our Favorite New Year’s Toasts

New Year's Toasts

Celebrate the new year with these delightful, thoughtful and funny toasts

DECEMBER 31, 2019 | By Heidi Raschke

The 10 Words That Helped Us Raise Creative Children

Guidance and confidence are two examples from Jill and Faith Soloway's mom

DECEMBER 31, 2019 | By Elaine Soloway

Intergenerational Quilters Connect a Community

Many hands, young and old, come together to stitch with Peace by Piece

DECEMBER 23, 2019 | By Debbie Musser

WATCH: Discovering the Surprises of Retirement … and Unretirement

Four artists share personal takes on where life is taking them

DECEMBER 23, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

The Extraordinary Life of Jacques d’Amboise

Jacques d'Amboise

In our 50 years of friendship, the dancer has taught me the steps to a life well-lived

DECEMBER 20, 2019 | By Nichol Hlinka

Mo Rocca Has a Few Obituaries for You

The television correspondent and host talks about his new book 'Mobituaries'

DECEMBER 13, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

How the Science of Brain Health Inspires a Storyteller

Josh Kornbluth's work emphasizes the importance of social connections

DECEMBER 10, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan

Winter Reading Picks to Intrigue and Inspire

Booksellers from across the country also offer holiday gift suggestions

DECEMBER 5, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan

A Childhood Visit to Macy’s Santaland

When her daughter was young, the author learned about suspending disbelief

DECEMBER 4, 2019 | By Lauren Shapiro

Painting a Picture With Words

In this class, students 55+ create visual images from their memoirs

DECEMBER 2, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Marjorie Johnson’s Recipe for Longevity

Marjorie Johnson

The centenarian baking champion shares ingredients for a long, sweet life

NOVEMBER 27, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

What We Can Still Learn From Mister Rogers as Adults

Tom Hanks portrays Fred Rogers

With the new movie starring Tom Hanks, here are 6 gems from the late, great PBS star

NOVEMBER 22, 2019 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

My Mom’s D-E-V-O-T-I-O-N to Crossword Puzzles

Always in pencil, never in pen, the author's mother filled her life with words

NOVEMBER 21, 2019 | By Jenny Klion

So You Want to Write a Book…

Self-Publishing

A five-step plan to self-publish the book inside you

NOVEMBER 20, 2019 | By Pat Pattison

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