Tag Archives: creative aging
Native American Video Game Tells Traditional Stories
A group of Alaskan natives have partnered with a game developer to tell traditional stories from their own point of view. Of particular interest is that the story includes the experiences of elders: “‘Never Alone’ is based on a traditional story … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Train Photographer Hirota Naotaka
“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 8/21 /13: “It’s not just about the trains. It’s also about all … Continue reading
Pico Rivera Photographer George Rodriguez
From a recent Whittier Daily News article about photographer George Rodriguez: His career has spanned the Hollywood era of Marilyn Monroe and Natalie Wood, and the late careers of Lucille Ball and Judy Garland, the beginnings of the Sunset Strip-Whisky a Go Go … Continue reading
Experience Talks 8/23: Peter G. Lancellotti and Yvonne Beatty
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
Monowi: Population 1
Monowi, Nebraska, is the only officially incorporated municipality in the United States with a population of just one. Elsie Eiler, who is in her late 70s, is the Mayor, bartender, and librarian (the library boasts 5,000 well-organized books). Her tavern caters to … Continue reading
Do You Like to Doodle? Good!
From the Wall Street Journal: “Long dismissed as a waste of time, doodling is getting new respect. “Recent research in neuroscience, psychology and design shows that doodling can help people stay focused, grasp new concepts and retain information. A blank … Continue reading
The Outspoken George Takei
Many fans know George Takei, 77, from his role as Mr. Sulu on the 1960s show Star Trek. But anyone who’s been online in the last few years knows him for his witty posts on Facebook where he has over five … Continue reading
