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EngAGE on Google+
Are you a fan of Google+? Now you can follow EngAGE on Google+ and read additional posts that are different from the ones you see here on the blog. Of course, we’ll continue to offer those additional posts on our Facebook Page and and Twitter … Continue reading
America’s Oldest Brands
We like to celebrate the longevity of centenarians, so why not also offer some acknowledgement to brands that have stood the test of time for over one hundred years? Click here to read a countdown of the ten oldest brands in … Continue reading
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Day One Stories: What Did You Do on Your First Day of Retirement?
“In 2011, hundreds of people across the country were asked to photograph their first day of retirement. These photos and the accompanying documentaries capture a moment of transition in a life.” See what other people have to say and then … Continue reading
History Professor’s Generous Donation
In August, retired history professor Perra Bell, 92, was honored by the Jack Hadley Black History Museum for her donation of about 4,000 books on African-American history. Curator Jack Hadley says it’s because of people like Bell that his and other museums can continue … Continue reading
September Is Library Card Sign-Up Month
It’s hard to find a better bargain than a library card! Take advantage of all that your local library has to offer by signing up during September. Click here and scroll down to check out the slide show of sixty ways to … Continue reading
Travel Even If You Can’t Travel
Many seniors are unable to travel, either because of physical limitations or because travel is just too expensive. But there’s an alternative that doesn’t involve watching travel shows on television: “There’s a new tool from the World Monuments Fund and Google…called … Continue reading
Shopping Malls Turn Sixty
Many of this blog’s readers will remember the advent of the shopping mall, and many other readers will have grown up shopping there. But they’re no longer a favored design. “At the mall’s peak popularity, in 1990, America opened 19 of … Continue reading
