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The Many Colors of an Artist’s Life

Artist Marilynne Bradley at home in Webster Groves, surrounded by her artwork, including some of her latest work, geometric watercolors on canvas which are being readied for a show at the St. Louis Artist Guild.

Creating art is always on Marilynne Bradley's mind

MAY 20, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan

A Home for Grandfamilies

Specialized housing communities meet the needs of grandparents and grandchildren

MAY 17, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

Some Enchanted Evening: The Story of a Midlife Blind Date

Midlife Blind Date

Set up by her daughter, the author manages expectations and reality

MAY 16, 2019 | By Lorie Kleiner Eckert

10 Ways to Be a Rebel After 80

Writer Elaine Soloway believes it's never too late to be confident and fearless

MAY 10, 2019 | By Elaine Soloway

Best National Parks for Spotting Wildlife

Animals are abundant in these scenic locations

MAY 9, 2019 | By Lisa Fields

Planting Coral Bells for Mom

After a dormant period, this author's love for gardening blooms again

MAY 8, 2019 | By Debbie L. Miller

Love for Cats Connects Mother and Daughter

hand stroking a cat

A Next Avenue essay about Yoshi has strengthened their relationship

MAY 6, 2019 | By Christine Schoenwald

The Me2/Orchestra Removes Stigmas Surrounding Mental Illness

Conductor Ronald Braunstein and musicians find joy and acceptance performing

MAY 3, 2019 | By Michele C. Hollow

Grammar Check: Q & A With Author Benjamin Dreyer

Benjamin Dreyer

'Dreyer's English' is a bestseller, thanks in part to Twitter

MAY 1, 2019 | By Robert DiGiacomo

Downshifting From a Life in Overdrive

Do we slow down because we retire? Or do we retire because we slow down?

APRIL 29, 2019 | By Jill Smolowe

Meetups: Share Your Passions and Have Fun

Common interests can often lead to cherished friendships

APRIL 26, 2019 | By Chuck Otto

Peggy Rowe Tells Stories About Her Mother

Mom to TV host Mike Rowe, she writes of another star in the family

APRIL 25, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Maintaining Long-Term Friendships After a Move

Long-Distance Friendships

By prioritizing all forms of communication, special relationships can still thrive

APRIL 19, 2019 | By Gary M. Stern

My Personal ‘Antiques Roadshow’

Antiques Roadshow

Passover china and other family items are too precious to live without

APRIL 18, 2019 | By Karen Galatz

NPR’s ‘Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!’ Panelists Tell All

Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me

They've learned the goal is to be funny ... not necessarily smart

APRIL 17, 2019 | By Claire Zulkey

Courageous Conversations at the Human Library

Juliet Taylor Juliet Taylor at Wilton Library

It's National Library Week: Learn how human 'books' can address stereotypes

APRIL 12, 2019 | By Mark Ray

The Pain and Joy of Selling My Vinyl Records

On the cusp of Record Store Day, one man's nostalgic decision

APRIL 12, 2019 | By Kevin Kusinitz

The Ethical Will: Life Is About More Than Your Possessions

Have you considered how to pass on your non-material assets?

APRIL 11, 2019 | By Deborah Quilter

After a Serious Fall, a Closer Bond

A deeper union is the surprising result of an accident at home

APRIL 10, 2019 | By Claudia Gryvatz Copquin

Dave Barry’s Old Dog Teaches Him New Tricks

Happiness, friendship and gratitude are ‘Lessons from Lucy’

APRIL 8, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

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