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Will Your Banker Save You in the Next Crash? - Elected representatives need strength and fortitude to stand up for consumers, helping them avoid financial ruin. © Chinnapong, Bigstock.com
Homework Can Pay Off for Caregivers - As a family caregiver, doing some homework can pay off in terms of improving your well-being and that of the person you care for. © Mint Images, elements.envato.com
Jigsaw Puzzles, Penguin Madness, and Fun - Jigsaw puzzles are great for low-cost fun, improving your short-term memory, and solidifying your disdain for penguins. Movie Review: Soul by Disney Plus - The creative folks behind Soul chose a primary character that would show how African-Americans have been connected to jazz history.
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Study Links Repeated Negative Thinking to Dementia - A University College London study found that persistently engaging in negative thinking might raise the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. © Koldunov, Bigstock.com
Humor: Words Matter in Medical Updates to Family and Friends - I learned to pay more attention to medical terms and stop confusing my wife with my mispronunciation of words. Words matter. Radio Recliner: Become a DJ at a Pirate Radio Station - By DEBBIE BURKE The classic film American Graffiti features legendary DJ, Wolfman Jack, who broadcast rock and roll from a secret location, supposedly in Mexico, flouting FCC restrictions by exceeding the watts allowed by law. Wolfman was a pirate folk hero revered by Boomers and emulated by aspiring DJs. If you missed your opportunity in… Read More »Radio Recliner: Become a DJ at a Pirate Radio Station
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Dialogue About MT Women History - In Montana, the Historical Society has helped fill the gaps in history with their Women’s History Matters website. Digitalista, Bigstock.com.
Hacks for Tired People: Eight Ways to Fight Fatigue - Experiencing fatigue & digestive problems? Pharmacist Suzy Cohen says focusing on mitochondria in your gut is key to reclaiming your energy. Photo courtesy Bill Wiemuth and Laura Sable
Charting Their Own Course: Couple Creates Virtual Cruises - Sidelined by the pandemic, yet with songs to sing and stories to tell, this couple created an innovative virtual cruise experience. © yalcin.sonat, Bigstock.com.
Zoom In: Keeping In Touch with Video Conferencing - People rely on Zoom video conferencing to stay connected with like-minded groups—for quiz get-togethers, music rehearsals, classes, and more. © morrbyte, Bigstock.com
Feed Your Addiction to Golf in the Off Season - I’ve been denying my true addiction to golf for many years, but, as I grow older, it seems to be coming to light. © Rabbitti, Bigstock.com
Fiddlesticks and Foul Words: Giving it Up for Lent - By LYNN WALKER GENDUA (SENIOR WIRE) Lent 2021 begins on Wednesday, February 17. And by the time Easter gets here, my church is going to receive a rather large donation of cash! I am a southern Methodist girl who wasn’t raised believing it was a law that I must fast or make a sacrifice for… Read More »Fiddlesticks and Foul Words: Giving it Up for Lent Online Event: Community Conversations About the Golden Years - Planning for the golden years or caring for an elderly loved one? Join these monthly online lunch-&-learn sessions — Community Conversations.
Barb Brant Makes Magic with Foolish Blooms - Folks turning passion into successful businesses are lucky in life. Barb Brant, the creative force behind Foolish Blooms, certainly is lucky.
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Classic Dish for Celebrating Lunar New Year: Pork Dumplings - Food is an integral part of many celebrations around the world. Try out this Lunar New Year recipe to kick off this season's festivities. © New Design Illustrations, Bigstock.com
Medicare Phone Scam—Calls to Update Your Medicare Information - On Medicare? Be aware of a reported Medicare phone scam, where callers claim to be Medicare calling to update information over the phone. © iknikpo, Bigstock.com
Steelhead: A Fish for Fanatics - Steelhead anglers cast all day in frigid temperatures to MAYBE catch one fish, thinking it's worth it, frozen extremities notwithstanding. Publisher Letter: Tell Your Story - Tell your story to your family, your caregivers, and the young. You have the ability to influence the next generations ahead of you.
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The Old and New Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook - When the pandemic struck, it was time to dust off the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbooks to make nutritious meals. © Fyletto, Bigstock.com.
Ammonite: The Jurassic Jewel - I’m a rocker. Not the rock-and-roll kind, the geo-kind—a rockhound, an amateur collector of Earth’s past. My jurassic jewel is an ammonite. In Memory of Rosella Whitehead: From Youngest Postmaster to Oldest USDA Employee - Hauling a bull to South Dakota? A heifer to Hawaii? You'd have needed approval from Rosella Whitehead, export certification specialist.
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Valkyrie’s Flight: Tail of a Plane Crash Rescuer - If you hear “Flight of the Valkyries,” recall the plane crash rescue dog named after folklore of Valkyries carrying dead heroes to Valhalla. © BAZA Production, Bigstock.com
Marijuana—Not Just for College Kids - In Montana, 42 percent of medical marijuana cardholders are over 51. Legalization of recreational use will likely reduce the attached stigma. © Rawpixel.com, Bigstock.com
Making Online Connections - During the Pandemic, many of us are missing cherished, in-person relations. Now might be the right time to make some online connections. Civilizing the West with Printing Presses - The arrival of the first printing press in frontier territory marked the moment that the region passed into “civilization.”
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Night Watchers: Montana’s Owl Research Institute - For more than 30 years, the Owl Research Institute has gathered data to help understand and protect these night watchers.