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Gorillas in Our Midst

A Ugandan veterinarian in her 50s works tirelessly to protect great apes, remarkable animals whose attraction to tourists accounts for a substantial share of the developing country’s economy
September 22, 2023
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Sixty Years On, We Still Can't Quit 'The Twilight Zone'

The iconic anthology series may really be 'as timeless as infinity'
September 22, 2023
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Why Nostalgia is Good for You

Listening to music from your youth can offer an emotional boost
September 21, 2023
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His Mother's 'Combat Buddy' Gave Luis Alberto Urrea the Key to His New Novel

A Donut Dollie during WWII, Phyllis McLaughlin's wartime experience was traumatic and years after her death, her son learned more of the story
September 21, 2023
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Finding My Mother's 'Talk' In Her Handwriting

Handwriting is living talk. Type and talk-talk can make me feel like I'm drowning, but handwriting breaks me apart.
September 20, 2023
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(Re)Visiting the Styrons

A new memoir and film takes this writer back to memorable times spent with the poet and human rights advocate Rose Styron and her husband, literary icon William Styron
September 20, 2023
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How to Find Financial Help for Keeping Pets at Home

Pet care costs can pose challenges, but animal hospitals and nonprofits are increasingly offering assistance
September 20, 2023
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Reclaiming an Unproductive Day

Acknowledging days when we're just not feeling very efficient can help us shift and plug back into purposeful activity
September 19, 2023
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Forever 14

A chance reunion between two high school classmates may have been a coincidence, but now it's a friendship, complete with miniskirts
September 18, 2023
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Solo Travel: Alone Again, Naturally

Looking to spend time on your own in the great outdoors hiking, birdwatching or biking? Here are 4 places to consider.
September 15, 2023
A woman walking along the lakeshore in Chicago. Next Avenue

Why I Don't Live in a Gated Community

My husband and I chose to live in the city. Now a widow, I'm making my life there.
September 14, 2023
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My Children Will Have to Support Me In My Old Age

So, why do I feel so ashamed?
September 14, 2023
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Intergenerational 'Chemistry of Love' Conversations

A group of independent living residents turned out to be the catalyst to enhance the learning experience for freshmen students at St. John Fisher University
September 14, 2023
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After My Father Died, So Did My Close Relationship With My Only Sibling

It took years, but we worked through the resentment and denial. Today, we embrace the gift of our deep bond.
September 13, 2023
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Making Music, Writing Poetry and Painting in Scenic Door County

On this Wisconsin peninsula, classes in pottery, glassmaking and photography are abundant
September 13, 2023
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Curly Hair Confidential

A cautionary tale about the power of peer pressure
September 12, 2023
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Life Lessons From a 109-Year-Old Man

The bestselling ‘Book of Charlie’ author shares his late Kansas City neighbor’s ‘operating code for a happy life’
September 12, 2023
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