The ancient (and modern) art of embroidery
Philosophers have always debated what it truly means to be human, but perhaps one of the most fundamental truths is this: To be human is to decorate. Even…
Category: Seniors
A question you can ask your readers to answer
A question you can ask your readers and publish responses: What heirloom items do you have from your grandmother or grandfather? Tell us about them. They…
Don’t give up embroidery because of arthritis!
If you were once an avid stitcher — or want to become one — you can still make those gorgeous heirloom-quality pieces, even with arthritis. First, keep…
Rock out with headphones that can fit over hearing aids
It’s your music. It’s always going to be your music. And you want to rock on. Two problems. You don’t want to blast the neighbors (very thoughtful) and…
Is your knee pain coming from your back?
The bad pain in your knee could be telling you something. It could be telling you that you have a bad back. These are two parts of the body that may seem…
The joys of following local sports
He looks so young. He has a baby face, but he doesn’t know it. His hair done all in braids. Wiry and strong. His team is down three points. Send him in,…
Fun! How to find the kind that appeals to you
Older adults need fun as much or more than young people and the good news is that you can not only have fun, you can create the kind of fun you like….
How to understand and cope with leg cramps
In the night, or just upon waking, there they are: leg cramps. The excruciating pain comes on suddenly and goes away all too slowly. For people over age…
Should you decorate for Christmas?
Suppose you are a person of a certain age, no longer living with a spouse, no grandkids planning to visit. Why should you decorate for Christmas? Why not?…
Home Whispers
By Kiley Kitta She was a pretty lady, says the jewelry on her polished wood dresser in her wallpapered room; a woman of taste too, say the pink walls in…