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The Power of Empathy
Thanks to EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter for this link: “What is the best way to ease someone’s pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a … Continue reading
Two Reports About the Challenges Older Workers Face
Hat tip to Ann Davis Garvin for both of these informative links about age discriminaton: Booming: “If there is one thing older workers fear in this economy, it’s losing their jobs as they approach retirement. But that is exactly what … Continue reading
The Man Who Ran Away with the Moon
“In Russia in 2003, a man fell in love with the moon. Or that’s the story artist Leonid Tishkov presents in his Private Moon series, where he journeys around the Earth with his cosmic companion: a radiant, six-foot-tall crescent moon.” Click … Continue reading
Bing Crosby’s Radio Show from December 28, 1949
No performer of the 20th century was more associated with Christmas than Bing Crosby. From 1931 until 1962, he was the star vocalist of radio. His popular Chesterfield Show, sponsored by the cigarette company, aired on Wednesday nights from 1949 through 1952. Read more … Continue reading
100th Anniversary of the Crossword Puzzle
We like to celebrate longevity, so we’re marking the 100th anniversary this month of a brain-challenging pastime that so many people enjoy: the crossword puzzle. From the Washington Post: On a snowy evening in the early 1900s, a newspaper editor … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Social Services for Native American Seniors
“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 12/16/12: “The National Resource Center on Native American Aging’s mission is to … Continue reading
