Movies Not To Miss: New Documentaries Shine A Light On Aspects Of Aging
February 23, 2022
Have you returned to movie theaters? Are you compiling a list of new films to watch when they come out? Well, following the recent Sundance virtual film festival, several new documentaries have come to our attention- and should come to yours. These are films that capture real, lived experiences of…
After A Fashion: Have You Reached The Age To Trust Your Own Style Judgment?
February 15, 2022
Have you noticed the number of women “of a certain age” dazzling your screens these days? From Sandra Oh to Olivia Coleman to Kate Winslet, these are substantive women reshaping popular culture to demonstrate the heft and complexity (not to mention style) of women as they grow older. Not only…
A Game In Hand: Do Wordle And Other Word Games Build Brain Health?
February 2, 2022
Have you become obsessed? Do you wake up every morning and immediately head to your computer to start playing? Well, if you’re part of the groundswell of people who are committed to playing Wordle every day, you know what the hysteria is about. Started during the pandemic as a simple…
Be All Ears: Podcasts To Inform And Entertain You Now
January 5, 2022
So most of us are back inside, either due to winter weather or perhaps forgoing some of the social activities we previously thought were safe, as we wait out the Omicron variant and hope to return to better days soon. That means we may be in search of easily accessible…
Get Smart: Learn The Life Story of 95-Year-Old Legendary Comic Mel Brooks
December 1, 2021
So how did you spend your time during lockdown? Did you watch old movies? Look for comedies to distract you from the worries of reality? Maybe you rewatched some old favorites, such as Young Frankenstein or Blazing Saddles? Or maybe you looked for some old television shows like Get Smart…
Buy The Book: New Book Recommendations For This Gift-Giving Season
November 10, 2021
So, some holidays are coming up and many of us are now in full search mode for just the right gift. Assuming your ambitions are realistic and your budget is modest, books can be ideal gifts, as they convey a sense of meaning and suggest to your recipient that you…