June July 2022 Issue

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    Photo of Iris Apfel, 100-year-old fashionista Fashion forward: 102-Year-Old Iris Apfel Intersects Textiles, Fashion, History - Metropolitan Museum of Art called Iris Apfel one of America’s quintessential stylemakers when it showcased her costume jewelry and clothing collection.
    Illustration for an obituary pirate Beware of Obituary Pirates - SCAM ALERT: Pirates sail the internet seas, looting and plundering treasure from a surprising source: obituaries. 
    Laws with Flaws: Ragtime Banned. Vintage photo of a ragtime dancing couple Laws with Flaws: Banning Ragtime - In 1913 a little Montana town passed an ordinance banning ragtime dances of an indecent nature at any public or private dance. The issue? Hugging too closely.
    Ecotourism: Photo of tourists looking at and talking about two giant tortoises. Ecotourism - The ecotourism trend is here to stay. No doubt, you’ll find places to visit and ways to get there that will meet your traveling preferences.
    Closely cropped image of a senior woman holding hand-held weights out in front of her. Shifting Wellness Attitudes Shape 2022 Fitness Trends  - Many Americans had to improvise where and how they work out during the pandemic. These shifting wellness attitudes have resulted in some healthy fitness trends.
    black "medicare" text on blue background revealed from a tear in white paper. Medicare Covers Alzheimer’s Disease - Here’s a breakdown of how Medicare covers Alzheimer’s disease, along with some tips that can help you plan ahead.
    Pencil sketching of western artist James Castle, from Garden Valley, Idaho Idaho Artists Bringing the West to Life - Many artists have been celebrated for their vivid depictions of the landscapes and history of the West. Here are a few Idaho artists.
    Photo of a forest on fire Wildfire Myth Busted  - We need to change how we think about wildfire myths. Managing wildfires, reducing fire risk, and protecting communities has to be a public-private partnership.
    Photo of a gadget that helps tee-up a golf ball without having to bend over Golf Gadgets for Older Golfers - A wide variety of adaptive golf gadgets can actually help older golfers who struggle with injuries, arthritis, or loss of mobility.
    Two men standing in the Snake River in Idaho, holding a 10-foot White Sturgeon White Sturgeon: Monsters of the Snake - White Sturgeon this size are the stuff angler dreams are made of. Check the regs, get out there, and try your hand at catching one of the monsters of the Snake.
    Mel Bartholemew teaching seniors Square Foot Gardening — a method for growing more in less space. Upgrade Your Garden Mojo with Square Foot Gardening - Mel Bartholomew came up with Square Foot Gardening in 1975, to make gardening more accessible, efficient, and successful for every level of grower. 
    Photo of Bob Hunt, publisher of the Idaho Senior Independent Publisher Letter: Fix It Yourself with YouTube - Choose to revitalize things yourself. You will feel the pride of accomplishment upon completion, and you’ll save money and, perhaps, a 13-mile tow into town.
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    Clara dancing with the Nutcracker Prince Nutcracker Keeps on Giving - Jennifer Sager was determined to produce the beloved holiday ballet The Nutcracker as a gift to southeastern Idaho decades ago. 
    Holiday chocolate Holiday Chocolate Treats - Impressive holiday chocolate desserts don’t need to be tricky or time consuming to prepare. You can make fun creations to savor and share.
    Web 182 175 Winter Decorating Winter Decorating - Winter doesn’t have to be dull. Step outside on a sunny day and gather branches, twigs, berries, and cones to use for winter decorating.
    Base Ward cutting a tree. Base Ward Carries on Family Tree-Cutting Tradition - Base Ward understands the quest and unhurried pleasure of picking the perfect Christmas tree — not too plump or skinny, too tall or short.
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