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Two life-changing words for 2021

Dec 22, 2020 09:22AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

When tearfully remembering his 70-year marriage to my mom, who passed away in June, my dad said, “I just hope I told her ‘thank you’ enough.”

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new year resolutions, ending 2020 intentionally

End 2020 intentionally, celebrating the good

Nov 23, 2020 11:04AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

Now that we’re on the cusp of 2021, it’s time to end the current year intentionally.

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Philanthropic travel in Tanzania

Oct 26, 2020 03:22PM ● By Melanie Wiseman

Vacation in Africa while supporting nonprofits.

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Become a modern day pen pal

Oct 26, 2020 11:31AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

Instead of picking up pen and paper, pen pals have evolved into “e-pals” or “key pals”—writing a text, sending an email or recording an audio message.

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Community radio KAFM’s “Coach” retires

Oct 05, 2020 11:14AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

Coach oversaw the recruitment, training and management of over 100 on-air volunteers, two-thirds of whom were over 60.

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Looking for a way to switch up retirement? Ditch the gender roles!

Oct 01, 2020 11:44AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

not long ago, husbands were more likely to be in charge of managing the household budget. Today, it’s a tossup, with women taking over balancing the books in most cases.

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