Tag Archives: creative aging
Marc Freedman on a “School for the Second Half of Life”
EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter passed along this news from our friend Marc Freedman, Founder and C.E.O. of Encore.org, about the publication of his thoughtful essay: With millions moving beyond the middle years, it’s time to create a “school … Continue reading
A Changing World: Jobs Far Away from the Cutting Edge
In 2002, producers at “Radio Diaries” interviewed “New Yorkers who were among the last—and in some cases, the very last—to hold jobs in industries that were dying … They came up with seven people—a Brooklyn fisherman, a water-tower builder, a cowbell … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Edith Lee-Payne at the March on Washington
“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 8/26/13: On August 28, 1963, Edith Lee-Payne was celebrating her 12th birthday … Continue reading
Experience Talks 8/30: Guru Singh
Tune in to Experience Talks, our “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener.” Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 China Lake, 93.7 N. San Diego, streaming live online and now syndicated on … Continue reading
EngAGE Senior Olympics: Watch NBC4 Noon News on Friday!
Good news from Brossy Reina, Senior Olympics Event Coordinator: NBC4 will be featuring a volunteer recruitment spot on the News @ Noon this Friday! Also, starting Friday, and through the following week, we’ll be highlighted on NBC4’s “I Am a … Continue reading
Why You Need to Think Like a Kindergartner
Advice that’s not just for artists, but for all creative people: think like a kindergartner. From the Atlantic article, “Everyone Was an Artist in Kindergarten:” “It’s not just a fear of failure, [author Tom] Kelley said. It’s a fear of … Continue reading
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George Wein: Newport Jazz Festival at 60
“‘It’s like a love fest,’ said George Wein as the 60th edition of the Newport Jazz Festival drew to a close . . . . Wein, 88, played at his festival, performing on piano with the Newport All-Stars, winning generous … Continue reading
