Author Archives: EngAGE
Tim Carpenter to Speak at Denver Art Museum Symposium
Artful Aging: Through the Lens of Miró To celebrate the work of Joan Miró, the Denver Art Museum is presenting a one-day symposium on Thursday, May 7 (9 am-4 pm) about creativity and aging, featuring inspirational talks and immersive workshops. Start … Continue reading
Bill Withers on His Own Terms
From Rolling Stone: [In Bill Withers’ home] on the mantel in a hallway, there is a Best R&B Song award for 1980’s “Just the Two of Us,” from the last time he attended [the Grammy Awards show], three decades ago; … Continue reading
“Don’t Touch That Dial!” – Expressions That Are Now Obsolete
Richard Lederer is a verbivore: “Carnivores eat meat; herbivores eat plants and vegetables; verbivores devour words.” In fact, Dr. Lederer is the author of more than 40 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English. His observations on … Continue reading
Adiós, Sábado Gigante
From the LA Times: “Sábado Gigante,” the Spanish-language TV staple that brought millions of Latino families together with its madcap contests and cheesy sketch comedy bits, will end its record 53-year run Sept. 19, Univision announced Friday. For many Latino … Continue reading
60th Anniversary of the Polio Vaccine
This month we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the vaccine developed by Jonas Salk that protected children from polio. Many of us remember the days when the disease terrorized families everywhere. In the NPR link below, the photo … Continue reading
Navajo Hoop Dancer and Healer Jones Benally
From IndianCountryTodayMedia.com: Age is only a concept to Dine hoop dancer Jones Benally, born in an octagonal home on the Navajo reservation in the dirt floor/no water/no electricity days before birth certificates, and still going strong today. Two years ago, … Continue reading
Earth Day: Gray is Green
If you’d like to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, check out Gray is Green (the Senior Conservation Corps), the leading environmental education, advocacy, and action organization for older adults. Gray Is Green serves as a clearinghouse for older adults interested … Continue reading
