Category Archives: Writing/Storytelling
Link Established Between Altruism and Interest in Cultural Events
From Pacific Standard: Would you like to meet people who are engaged in their communities, tolerant of others’ differences, and more willing than most to help out those in need? Try a concert hall, theater lobby, or art museum. People … Continue reading
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91 Year Old Navajo Code Talker to Receive Degree
From KOAT Channel 7, Albuquerque: “Chester Nez will receive his University of Kansas degree on Monday. He was one of the original 29 Code Talkers in an all-Navajo Marine platoon who created a secret code based on their language used by … Continue reading
Dave Hickey “Retires”
Cultural critic, curator, professor, one-time art dealer, and winner of a MacArthur “Genius” Grant, Dave Hickey has decided to retire. His retirement plans include revising material for three anthologies and writing (another) book. Read more here in an interview with the outspoken Mr. Hickey.
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The Legacy Project
From The Legacy Project website: “The Legacy Project has systematically collected practical advice from over 1500 older Americans who have lived through extraordinary experiences and historical events. They offer tips on surviving and thriving despite the challenges we all encounter.” … Continue reading
EngAGE Across Generations Video: Claymation Project
Take a look at what happened when creative senior mentors from Burbank Senior Artists Colony worked with creative young students from Burbank Community Day School on a claymation project. You’ll enjoy the finished videos created in this collaborative effort! Congratulations … Continue reading
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
The Feathered Flounder
Great news for senior writers: The Feathered Flounder is looking for your work! From the About Page of their website: “The Feathered Flounder offers original literary writing by authors who are 60 or older. Each quarterly issue contains short fiction, … Continue reading
