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LIFESTYLE

Leonardo da Vinci packed his famous mural with hidden symbols: a secret melody, a concealed knife, and a geometric puzzle hiding in plain sight.


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JUST FOR GRANDPARENTS

Almost every new grandparent carries the same quiet fears. Here is what they are, why they make sense, and how to move through them with confidence.


BABY BOOMER TRIVIA & CARTOON

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Cartoon of the Day
Cartoon of the Day
Only you can appreciate

SENIOR TIPS

Family visits are meant to feel enjoyable and connected, but hosting can sometimes shift into performance. (Source: Seniors Magazine)


THE READING ROOM

The Quarry Road: Multi-generational saga. Pennsylvania limestone country, 1948 / 1973 / present day. What did Stefania bury beside the quarry road in 1948, and why has the family kept silent across three generations?

Episode Description: December 1948: A fever that will not break.


NOSTALGIA

Bob Dylan rarely speaks publicly anymore. But when the New York Times asked him what it feels like to be 80-plus, he answered in a way only Dylan could.


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WELLNESS

Three heart doctors agree on the one drink to avoid for better blood pressure and heart health and they have safer alternatives you will actually enjoy.


FINANCE

Medicare costs more than many retirees expect, and premiums rise almost every year. Here is the one question you should ask annually to protect your budget.


PAWS & PURPOSE

Your dog can’t say “I need a break”, but he is telling you. Here’s how to read the quiet signals before they become a problem.


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

LIBRARY

Built for the chapter you’re in now.

Every product here is made for one kind of person. Adults 60+ who still want to learn something, write something down, or pass something on.


Sandy Goldman, Publisher

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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