June July 2021 Issue

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    Photo of woman wearing a swim mask while standing in a swimming pool.
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    Swim for Life, Love, Happiness, and Health - Swimming is good for your heart, muscles, physical endurance, and circulation, reducing inflammation and staving off chronic conditions.
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    Frankie and Annette Hit the Beach - Imagine a world where every day is a beach party. Nobody is inconvenienced by school, parents, or illness, work, church, no money problems.
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    Add Mediterranean Flair to Your Dinner Table - (Family Features) During the past year, many people have missed the opportunity to travel and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the world, but it’s easy to explore other cultures and cuisines by experimenting in the kitchen. If you’re looking to transport your taste buds to the shores of Spain or the beaches of… Read More »Add Mediterranean Flair to Your Dinner Table
    Photo of senior man with beard leaning over and writing on a piece of paper
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    How to Create an Ethical Will - By JIM MILLER (SAVYY SENIOR) An ethical will—also referred to as a legacy letter—can be a valuable complement to a legal will, as well as a wonderful gift to family or other loved ones. Ethical Wills Unlike a last will and testament, which tells your loved ones (and the legal world) what you want them… Read More »How to Create an Ethical Will
    Illustration of the Statue of Liberty with an American flag waving in the background
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    Waking Up with Lady Liberty - By CAPPY HALL REARICK (SENIOR WIRE) It is 4:30 in the morning when our cruise ship pulls into New York Harbor. As wide awake as the city that never sleeps, I worm my way up to the open deck and find a space on the starboard side. New York City’s skyline seems to be kicking… Read More »Waking Up with Lady Liberty
    Photo of jack russell terrier poking its head out of a box. You have lots to consider when moving with a pet
    Top Tips for Moving With a Pet - Your furball is part of your family, so you will have a lot of considerations when thinking about moving with a pet.
    Photo of senior man blowing a dandelion
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    Same Old Stories: Dad Memories During Alzheimer’s - Sitting on my porch the evening before moving into assisted living, Dad stared into the distance, baffled and defeated—he has Alzheimer's.
    Photo of senior man blowing a dandelion
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    Same Old Stories: Dad Memories During Alzheimer’s - Sitting on my porch the evening before moving into assisted living, Dad stared into the distance, baffled and defeated—he has Alzheimer's.
    Illustration of a close-cropped Sean Connery as Dr. No and 007 text
    Dr. No: Danger, Dames, Double-O-Seven - Dr. No had signature elements for later Bond movies: distinctive music, high action; alluring women; and vodka martinis—shaken, not stirred.
    Photo of Bill Lindburg, volunteer for the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge
    Yankee Fork Gold Dredge lures Mackay volunteers linked to its past - by DIANNA TROYER Resembling a plump ark stranded in a mountain pond, the historic Yankee Fork Gold Dredge in central Idaho is among the best-preserved gold dredges in the continental United States and a five-star rated destination on Trip Advisor. Every summer, it not only lures visitors from throughout the nation but also devoted volunteers… Read More »Yankee Fork Gold Dredge lures Mackay volunteers linked to its past
    photograph of Idaho musician Gary Edwards
    Gary Edwards Speaks A Universal Language - When it comes to music, Gary Edwards has probably done it: teaching, recording, producing, and performing since he was 16.
    Arial view of Kathmandu, last stop on an overland journey from London to Kathmandu
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    Bucket List: Overland from London to Kathmandu - I didn’t know it, but the trip I was about to embark upon would change my life—a 2-1/2-month overland journey from London to Kathmandu.
    Close-up photograph of Carl Erickson's hands using a lathe
    Photo by Dianna Troyer
    Carl Erickson Lathes Wood with Memories - “That’s what this is all about—making something with wood that will keep memories alive,” says Carl Erickson, 65, of southeastern Idaho.
    Photo of a young Valkyrie, the dog who saved her owners after a plane crash
    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.
    Letter from the Publisher: Stay Off the Roof - Finding out lately that getting on ladders is not for our audience or me. My best advice for you this summer is to stay off the roof.