Topics & Perspectives
Delve into timeless philosophies, historical retrospectives, and life stories. Understand generational comparisons, engage in advocacy and philanthropy, and explore modern lifestyles for the mature audience.
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The Sculptors of Zimbabwe: A Gift to the World
A Gift to the World By: Vivienne Croisette | Founder of ZimSculpt ~ ZimSculpt was created in 2000, after I…
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Alcohol-Related Deaths are Rising Among Senior Women
Dallas-based resources for recovery are available. Deaths related to excessive alcohol consumption are on the rise nationwide. It is becoming…
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Supporting Maui’s Recovery: Seven Ways to Help
Our family has been a part of the Spirit of Maui for over three decades. Our sons met their teacher…
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Different Generation, Different Priorities
One recent morning, my adult son and I talked about travel. He and his wife like to travel the world…
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Dispatch from the Transition
Part 3: I’ve Arrived—Now What? Starting a new life is daunting. Except for my son and family, I don’t know…
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GARY LEE PRICE: Sculpting Spirit into Bronze Statues
Gary Lee Price wants you to sit a spell. To take a load off your feet. To sidle up on…
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Finding Grace in the Heart of a Women’s Prison
I was sent to a maximum-security women’s prison for four days. When a friend asked me to join Kairos —…
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Dispatch from the Transition
Part 2: Packing Up and Moving On. In the last issue of fyi50+, I explored my decision-making process that led…
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Revolutionary Road: Exploring the Landscape of the Texas Revolution
Imagine taking a course on the Texas Revolution that turned the sites of pivotal battles into classrooms, with a professional…
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A Life Well-Lived
If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, what would you do?” Most of us have entertained…
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To Move or Not Move
At certain milestone birthdays,we might ask ourselves if we have too much stuff, if the stairs are too hard to…
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You Can Make the World a Better Place
My sister Katherine and I had a unique childhood. Many of my earliest memories consist of volunteering at a food…
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Lifelong Learners Rejoice!
The Dallas College Robust Emeritus Program is for You! Written by: The Dallas College Emeritus Team. Do you want to…
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Transitioning from a Conventional to an Intentional Lifestyle
“Relax. Listen to the sound of your breath. Set an intention.” As a newbie in a yoga class, I felt…
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More Than Just Cookies!
Jennifer Bartkowski, CEO, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. Photos by Kim Leeson. Through Girl Scouts, Jennifer Bartkowski learned how to make…
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Soles4Souls: Changing lives one sole at a time
Photos courtesy of Soles4Souls ~ One shoe changed Cinderella’s life. Thanks to Soles4Souls, the shoes you donate can change lives,…
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