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5 Thrifty Christmas Decorating Tips from a Christmasholic

Here are 5 thrifty tips I’ve learned over the years as a self-proclaimed Christmasholic!

‘Plan’ is Not a Four-Letter Word When it Comes to Finances

This is what financial planning is all about. You have a goal – then you do whatever it takes to make it happen.

Travel Through Time at Three Los Angeles Museums

If you have ever wanted to go time-traveling, this is the moment and Los Angeles is the place. Within an easy stroll’s distance along Wilshire Boulevard it is possible to visit three museums that can transport you to the prehistoric past of woolly mammoths and saber-tooth tigers, then beam you to Hollywood’s vision of a digital dystopian future where cyborgs battle humans.

La Brea Tar Pits looks toward the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Photo courtesy of Jim Farber.

Discover Two Pasadena Art Treasures

Only two years separate the 1975 opening of Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum and the hillside campus of the ArtCenter College of Design in 1977. The Norton Simon is one of the most highly visible museums in the world since it shows up every New Year’s Day as the televised backdrop for the Tournament of Roses Parade. ArtCenter, on the other hand, designed by midcentury-modern architect Craig Ellwood, is a masterwork of elegance, form and function that is hidden away.

Robert Rauschenberg's neon "Green Shirt" is the star of "Plugged In: Art and Electric Light" currently on display at the Norton Simon Art Museum in Pasadena, California. Photo courtesy of Jim Farber.

Why a Men’s Shed is a Good Idea

It’s no secret that many older men face serious challenges when it comes to healthy social connections. Traditionally, women often maintain a family’s social connections. If a man loses his wife through death or divorce, then staying connected can become a serious challenge. In the U.S. and the U.K., nearly 1 in 3 people who are older than 65 live alone; and in the U.S., half of those who are over 85 live by themselves.

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Find More Than Baseball in Cooperstown, New York

After seeing more of Cooperstown, I concluded that an apt invitation for people to visit might be “Come for the baseball; stay for a lot more.”

Cooperstown, New York, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame, frequently turns up on lists of most-popular places to visit. Photo courtesy of This Is Cooperstown.

The Truth About Age in 55+ Retirement Communities: What to Expect as a Resident

A sales associate once told me they were heading to the model home park with a couple in their 50s when they saw a person using a walker. The couple immediately decided they didn’t belong there and they didn’t need to see the model. Is age really so relevant?

Why Doesn’t My Grandchild Want to Hug Me?

Your grandchildren have just arrived for a family gathering. They burst through the door, a whirlwind of giggles and excitement. With arms wide open, you eagerly step forward, ready to shower them with hugs and kisses. But something unexpected happens. Your youngest grandchild hesitates, taking a step back.

Displeased little girl standing outdoors dressed casual, says fie and has dissatisfied facial expression

7 People to Remember During the Holidays

While we’re busy wrapping gifts, making hot chocolate, and lighting a fire, they’re still at work. This holiday season, here’s a simple list that comes with a simple request. All you need to do is thank one of these 7 people.

8 Christmas Songs All Boomers Remember

For most Boomers, holiday songs evoke an instant nostalgia rush. Here are 8 Christmas songs all Boomers remember.

Boomerang Kids: Leaving the Nest on a Round-Trip Ticket

Now, they’re back for any number of reasons – an economic downturn, a job loss, a college hiatus, or a breakup. Whatever the cause, it’s essential to establish some ground rules before you’re buying extra groceries and reliving those teenage curfew debates. A set of house rules for handling the boomerang phase can go a long way to make certain this will not involve sacrificing your sanity.