Author Archives: EngAGE
Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Legacy
Buffy Sainte-Marie, 74, was labeled a folk singer when her career began in Greenwich Village in the ’60s, but there’s much more to the music of this Cree social activist, as evidenced by her latest album, Power in the Blood. … Continue reading
Veteran Newsman Bob Schieffer Retires
Bob Schieffer, a 46-year veteran of CBS, has been host of the public affairs show “Face the Nation” for 24 years; Sunday morning’s edition was his last. Read more about his distinguished career here and here.
The Darlinettes: All Woman Jazz Band in the 1940s
“In the 1940s, swing was king, and with World War II raging, many of the best male musicians in the States were sent off to combat. That left the door open for female jazz musicians to take the stage. By … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Realize Magazine Interviews Dr. Bill Thomas
“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 5/28/14: From Realize Magazine: Aging with Gusto. A Video Talk with Dr. … Continue reading
Marc Maron Interviews “Fresh Air” Host Terry Gross
If you’re a Public Radio listener, you’ve probably heard Terry Gross (64), the host and co-executive producer of “Fresh Air,” an interview format radio show produced by WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and distributed throughout the United States by NPR. Comedian Marc … Continue reading
International Perspective: The Babayagas’ House
France: “It’s been 15 years in the making but the Babayagas’ House, a name taken from Slavic mythology meaning ‘witch,’ has just been inaugurated in Montreuil, on the east side of Paris. It’s a self-managed social housing project devised and … Continue reading
Retiring Immigrants Think About Going Home
“They came to America from all over the world for many reasons — to make money, to marry, to live in peace. But now, as they face their retirement years, many of these longtime immigrants want to go home.” There … Continue reading
