Life & Culture Archives - Senior Planet from AARP /category/life-and-culture/ Aging With Attitude Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:03:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-SYMBOL_RGB_RED-32x32.png Life & Culture Archives - Senior Planet from AARP /category/life-and-culture/ 32 32 Senior Planet talks to…Sally Wainwright https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-sally-wainwright/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-sally-wainwright/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:05:09 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=209065 For award-winning British TV writer Sally Wainwright, menopause provided a burst of inspiration for Riot Women, a hit show on Britbox.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-sally-wainwright/feed/ 0 Martin Luther King, Jr: Quotes Beyond the Dream https://seniorplanet.org/articles-mlk-beyond-the-dream/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-mlk-beyond-the-dream/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:12:35 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=3802 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a powerful and inspiring speaker. Read this collection of his works and hear his passionate call for justice.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-mlk-beyond-the-dream/feed/ 8 The US Black Heritage Project https://seniorplanet.org/articles-black-heritage-project/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-black-heritage-project/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:53:04 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=209403 The US Black Heritage Project is building a database of Black American reference trees to help families reclaim their lineages.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-black-heritage-project/feed/ 0 Play January: Your Year of Tech https://seniorplanet.org/play-january-your-year-of-tech/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-january-your-year-of-tech/#respond Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:00:53 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=209550 Test your skills with January’s crossword puzzle, Your Year of Tech, exploring the digital tools, habits, and trends shaping how we learn, connect, and stay curious in 2026.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-january-your-year-of-tech/feed/ 0 Senior Planet Talks to…Lorraine Bracco https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-lorraine-bracco/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-lorraine-bracco/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:06:01 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=207802 Award-winning Sopranos star Lorraine Bracco, 71, talks about her family, her newest role and what gives her joy.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-lorraine-bracco/feed/ 1 Put Your Life Experience in a Legacy Letter https://seniorplanet.org/articles-legacy-letter/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-legacy-letter/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:14:57 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=207369 Although not a legal document, a legacy letter is a caring way to pass along your life's wisdom and values to your loved ones...and a great way to start 2026.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-legacy-letter/feed/ 2 Get Social – and Volunteer for Kids https://seniorplanet.org/articles-get-social-toy-volunteer-kids/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-get-social-toy-volunteer-kids/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:09:11 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=208134 Do good during the holidays and beyond...and get social, too!  Here are ways to help during toy drives and meet like minded folks.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-get-social-toy-volunteer-kids/feed/ 1 Play December: Mindfulness & Gratitude https://seniorplanet.org/play-december-mindfulness-and-gratitude/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-december-mindfulness-and-gratitude/#respond Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:30 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=207587 Take a peaceful pause with this month’s puzzle, Mindfulness & Gratitude, designed to help you settle your thoughts and enjoy a moment of calm focus.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-december-mindfulness-and-gratitude/feed/ 0 Senior Planet talks to…Kelsey Grammer https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-kelsey-grammer/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-kelsey-grammer/#respond Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:29:32 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=207667 Award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer, 70, talks about life after Cheers, Frasier, and private tragedy, his happy marriage and his newest role.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-kelsey-grammer/feed/ 0 Senior Planet Talks to…Glenn Close https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-glenn-close/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-glenn-close/#respond Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:17:32 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=206082 Senior Planet talks to icon Glenn Close, 78, about her role in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and her very personal addition to her costume.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-glenn-close/feed/ 0 Aging with an Attitude of Gratitude https://seniorplanet.org/articles-attitude-of-gratitude/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-attitude-of-gratitude/#comments Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:51:56 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=180015 Thanksgiving comes once a year, but an attitude of gratitude is something to practice every day with these tips.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-attitude-of-gratitude/feed/ 4 Get Social – and Become a Docent https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-docent/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-docent/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:26:24 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=206022 Combine your enthusiasms and meet new people by becoming a guide or a docent at cultural showcases near you.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-docent/feed/ 3 Play November: Spark Creative Paths https://seniorplanet.org/play-november-spark-creative-paths/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-november-spark-creative-paths/#respond Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:00:52 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=205121 Put your creative mind to the test! This month’s puzzle, Spark Creative Paths, invites you to explore new ideas and playful possibilities.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-november-spark-creative-paths/feed/ 0 Spooky Short Films on YouTube https://seniorplanet.org/articles-spooky-short-films/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-spooky-short-films/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:02:26 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=45866 Fire up your laptop, turn off all the lights, and check out some of the spookiest short films on YouTube.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-spooky-short-films/feed/ 0 Get Social – and Mentor! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-get-social-and-mentor/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-get-social-and-mentor/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:11:41 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=203584 Is mentorship right for you - and are you right for it? Experts and mentors share stories, insights and practical tips on this fulfilling social activity. 

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-get-social-and-mentor/feed/ 1 Cartoonist Stan Mack Keeps the Adventure Going https://seniorplanet.org/articles-cartoonist-stan-mack/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-cartoonist-stan-mack/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:17 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=202154 Legendary cartoonist Stan Mack, best known for his nonfiction comic strip Stan Mack’s Real Life Funnies, talks about cartooning, humor, aging and caretaking.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-cartoonist-stan-mack/feed/ 3 Play October: Building Community https://seniorplanet.org/play-october-building-community/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-october-building-community/#respond Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:00:32 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=202660 Ready to test your skills? This month’s theme, Building Community, celebrates the power of connection with clues about friendship, teamwork, and coming together.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-october-building-community/feed/ 0 Ken Fobs Finds His Voice https://seniorplanet.org/articles-ken-fobs-finds-his-voice/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-ken-fobs-finds-his-voice/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:44:15 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=201964 Kenneth Fobs, 67, discovered his love for jazz performance late in life; he shares what's possible when you pursue your passion - at any age.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-ken-fobs-finds-his-voice/feed/ 2 Get Social with Lifelong Learning https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-lifelong-learning/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-lifelong-learning/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:42:17 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=200663 Think you're too old to go back to school? Think again! Here are just a few ways to expand your horizons, share your knowledge...and get social! 

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-lifelong-learning/feed/ 7 Play September: Ignite Your Exploration https://seniorplanet.org/play-september-ignite-your-exploration/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-september-ignite-your-exploration/#comments Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:00:16 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=200073 Try our crossword puzzle! This month's theme, Ignite Your Exploration, will spark your curiosity with clues about travel, tech, and discovery.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-september-ignite-your-exploration/feed/ 3 Senior Planet Talks to…Judy Collins! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-judy-collins/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-judy-collins/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:54:35 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=198307 Music icon Judy Collins, 86, tells Senior Planet about her 7 decade career, her recent widowhood, why she still tours, and her favorite song.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-judy-collins/feed/ 2 Senior Planet Talks to…Ed Begley Jr. https://seniorplanet.org/articles-ed-begley-jr/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-ed-begley-jr/#respond Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:46:23 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=194244 Ed Begley Jr., 75, talks about his dad, the environment, his career, how he became a cat person and his role in the new black comedy, Don’t Tell Larry.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-ed-begley-jr/feed/ 0 Get Social…and Ditch the Mess https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-the-mess/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-the-mess/#respond Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:35 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=197679 Decluttering your environment - the average US home has some 300,000 items - is an easy way to be more productive, calmer...and social.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-the-mess/feed/ 0 Senior Planet Talks to…Melissa Leo https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-melissa-leo/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-melissa-leo/#respond Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:05:47 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=197982 Oscar and Emmy winning actress Melissa Leo, 64, talks about playing a detective in The Knife, the new detective drama - and her love of pottery and the New York stage.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-melissa-leo/feed/ 0 Play August: Efficient Living https://seniorplanet.org/play-august-2025-efficient-living/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-august-2025-efficient-living/#respond Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:00:03 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=197797 Test your skills with our monthly crossword puzzle. This month's theme of Efficient Living will have you pulling from your smart-tech back pocket for answers!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-august-2025-efficient-living/feed/ 0 Senior Planet talks to…Mary-Louise Parker https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-mary-louise-parker/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-mary-louise-parker/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:19:31 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=194854 Mary-Louise Parker talks about her life, her dark new role in The Institute, Steven King's new series -- and why she's been baking so many pies.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-mary-louise-parker/feed/ 2 Get Social and…Go Glamping! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-glamping/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-glamping/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:42:53 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=195731 Like camping but want creature comforts or even luxury?  Glamping - glamorous camping - is a fun way to get out in nature in style and meet fellow glampers! 

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-glamping/feed/ 4 Terry Kennedy’s Last Dive https://seniorplanet.org/articles-terry-kennedys-last-dive/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-terry-kennedys-last-dive/#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:01:26 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=194221 Terry Kennedy, 83, never expected to become a movie star - but his unlikely relationship with a giant manta ray led to the documentary The Last Dive.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-terry-kennedys-last-dive/feed/ 1 Sheila Solomon Comes Full Circle https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sheila-solomon-full-circle/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sheila-solomon-full-circle/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:43:05 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=195472 After decades in print journalism, Sheila Solomon has come full circle to audio storytelling.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sheila-solomon-full-circle/feed/ 0 Play July: Escape and Explore https://seniorplanet.org/play-july-2025-escape-and-explore/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-july-2025-escape-and-explore/#respond Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:10:01 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=195658 Waiting for your connecting flight? Spend a few minutes testing your travel know-how with this month's "Escape and Explore" themed crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-july-2025-escape-and-explore/feed/ 0 Name That Firework! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-name-that-firework/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-name-that-firework/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:30:52 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=84174 No July 4 celebration would be complete without fireworks, but do you know a Brocade from a Comet? Share your fave firework memory!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-name-that-firework/feed/ 14 Establecer conexiones con otros cuidadores https://seniorplanet.org/articles-es-establecer-conexiones-con-otros-cuidadores/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-es-establecer-conexiones-con-otros-cuidadores/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:20:25 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=197178 Cuidar de personas es una tarea exigente, y con frecuencia, conlleva aislamiento social para muchos que lo hacen. Estas son algunas maneras en las que los cuidadores pueden lidiar con los desafíos.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-es-establecer-conexiones-con-otros-cuidadores/feed/ 0 Get Social with Fellow Caregivers https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-caregivers/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-caregivers/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:29:25 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=193557 Caregiving is a demanding, and often socially isolating, necessity for many people. Here are ways caregivers can cope with the challenges. 

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-social-caregivers/feed/ 0 What is Juneteenth? https://seniorplanet.org/articles-what-is-juneteenth/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-what-is-juneteenth/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:31:53 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=82812 Learn about Juneteenth, the plans for a museum and the hopes for a commemorative stamp...and learn what's open and closed.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-what-is-juneteenth/feed/ 17 Where Pride Began https://seniorplanet.org/articles-where-pride-began/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-where-pride-began/#comments Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:19:45 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=191902 Some 50 years after the Stonewall riots birthed the LGBTQ rights movement, the Stonewall area in NYC is a center of activism and history.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-where-pride-began/feed/ 1 Play June: Relationships Unlocked https://seniorplanet.org/play-june-2025-relationships-unlocked/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-june-2025-relationships-unlocked/#comments Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:05:35 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=193439 From virtual greetings to in-person meetings, tech can help you connect! Test your knowledge with this month's "Relationships Unlocked" themed crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-june-2025-relationships-unlocked/feed/ 4 Senior Planet talks to…Swamp Dogg https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-swamp-dogg/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-swamp-dogg/#respond Thu, 29 May 2025 10:15:27 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=191905 Jerry Williams, aka Swamp Dogg, now 82, reflects on his career as a singer, songwriter, A&R man, performer, record producer and now documentary star.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-swamp-dogg/feed/ 0 Get Social – and Honor our Deployed Military https://seniorplanet.org/articles-get-social-honor-military/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-get-social-honor-military/#comments Mon, 26 May 2025 10:03:40 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=192378 Memorial Day is just one day - but there are many chances to join with others to honor our military throughout the year.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-get-social-honor-military/feed/ 2 Play May: Digital Decluttering https://seniorplanet.org/play-may-2025-digital-decluttering/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-may-2025-digital-decluttering/#respond Sun, 11 May 2025 15:51:36 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=191940 Phone storage almost full? Time for some spring cleaning! Have fun and freshen up with this month's "Digital Decluttering" themed crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-may-2025-digital-decluttering/feed/ 0 Senior Planet talks to…Walter Day https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-talks-to-walter-day/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-talks-to-walter-day/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 10:44:17 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=191011 Walter Day, the King of eSports, talks about how a broken heart led him to achieve a lifelong dream at 75.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-talks-to-walter-day/feed/ 0 Get Financially Savvy – and Get Social! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-financially-savvy-social/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-financially-savvy-social/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:11:09 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=189939 April is Financial Literacy Month. Here are some ideas to boost your financial IQ and your social life.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-financially-savvy-social/feed/ 0 Senior Planet Talks to…Jean Smart https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sp-jean-smart/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sp-jean-smart/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:14:07 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=188590 At 73 years old, six-time Emmy winner Jean Smart is at the peak of her career, as the star of the HBO Max hit comedy, Hacks. 

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-sp-jean-smart/feed/ 0 Play April: Financial Security Basics https://seniorplanet.org/play-april-2025-financial-security-basics/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-april-2025-financial-security-basics/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:06:49 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=189903 What's in your digital wallet? Take this month's challenge with our "Financial Security Basics" themed crossword puzzle.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/play-april-2025-financial-security-basics/feed/ 2 ¡No lo tire, arréglelo! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-es-no-lo-tire-arreglelo/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-es-no-lo-tire-arreglelo/#comments Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:38:26 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=191545 ¿Es basura?  ¿O puede salvarse?  Ahorre dinero y cuide el medio ambiente llevando sus artículos rotos a cafés de reparación en lugar de a un lote de chatarra.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-es-no-lo-tire-arreglelo/feed/ 2 Don’t Trash It – Fix It! https://seniorplanet.org/articles-creative-fix-it/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-creative-fix-it/#comments Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:47:24 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=187794 Is it junk?  Or can it be salvaged?  Save money and the environment by bringing your broken items to repair cafes instead of junkyards.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-creative-fix-it/feed/ 3 Senior Planet Talks to…Ving Rhames https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-ving-rhames/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-ving-rhames/#comments Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:29:52 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=187304 Actor Ving Rhames, 65, reveals who gave him his nickname, his friendship with Tom Cruise and his newest role as a ex-boxing champ in Uppercut.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-senior-planet-ving-rhames/feed/ 2 Get Social – with Trivia! https://seniorplanet.org/social-trivia-juergens/ https://seniorplanet.org/social-trivia-juergens/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:01:16 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=187487 Want a fun way to exercise your brain, improve your memory, and meet new people? Here's the 411 on finding your nearest pub trivia game or online match.

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/social-trivia-juergens/feed/ 2 Making the African-American Cultural Garden https://seniorplanet.org/article-african-american-culture-garden/ https://seniorplanet.org/article-african-american-culture-garden/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:06:39 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=186205 The African-American Cultural Garden is part of a complex of cultural gardens in Cleveland; here's the backstory on this recognition of the Great Migration. 

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/article-african-american-culture-garden/feed/ 0 Open Thread Update: What’s Your Third Place? https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-third-place/ https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-third-place/#comments Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:32:40 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=175693 Readers share some great ideas for a Third Place - neither home nor work - where they meet others. Share yours!

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]]> https://seniorplanet.org/articles-open-thread-third-place/feed/ 21 Play March: Learning Apps and Games https://seniorplanet.org/play-march-2025-learning-apps-and-games/ https://seniorplanet.org/play-march-2025-learning-apps-and-games/#comments Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:22:33 +0000 https://seniorplanet.org/?p=187357 Give your brain a boost with this month's "Learning Apps and Games" themed crossword puzzle.

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