Thursday, August 27, 2026Vol. III, No. 239 · Free to all readers
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LIFESTYLE

You have cracked open hundreds of them at Chinese restaurants. But the real story of how fortune cookies got there is one most people never knew.

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JUST FOR GRANDPARENT

A little prep before the grandkids show up means more time actually enjoying the weekend together and making your home ready is easier than you think.

DAILY NEWS QUIZ

Test your knowledge. See if you can ace the 5 questions.

BABY BOOMER TRIVIA & CARTOON

Trivia Games
Trivia Games
Select your skill level
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Cartoon of the Day
Cartoon of the Day
Only you can appreciate

SENIOR TIPS

Patience is one of those qualities that’s difficult, if not impossible, to impart through lectures. (Source: Seniors Magazine)

COOK IN STYLE

The Cookware Behind 100+ Michelin-Starred Kitchens, Now in Brushed Copper

You’ve probably seen Made In Cookware® by now. They’re the cookware brand used in 4,000+ professional kitchens and adopted by millions of home cooks. 

Their 5-ply Stainless Clad line is what put them on the map, and now it comes in a limited-run Brushed Copper finish.

Shop Copper Collection

NOSTALGIA

Beyond the music and the movies, Dolly Parton built a giving legacy that touched millions of lives.

WELLNESS

You can do this one lying down, and it builds the leg and hip strength seniors need to stay steady on their feet.

FINANCE

A federal watchdog found that most retirement plan providers can share or sell your private information. See what the report says and what could change.

PAWS & PURPOSE

That bright white coat and bold personality have charmed dog lovers for centuries. Here is what makes the Westie truly one of a kind.

FUN STUFF

Fortune Cookies
Fortune Cookies
Select your fortune
Word of the Day
Word of the Day
Exercise your brain
Today in History
Today in History
Important events on this day
Senior Laughs
Senior Laughs
Joke of the day
National Day
National Day
Celebrate national events

Message From the Publisher

When I reached 65, I realized that approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65 every day over the next four years. In addition, over 50 million people are already 65+. I believe our generation deserves its own free, ad-supported, daily lifestyle newsletter with interesting news and fun facts created just for us. I hope you enjoy!

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