Articles On:Lifestyle

June 6, 2025

‘This Old House’: Poignant Memories and Hesitant Plans

Columnist Robert C. Koehler reflects on his house – his home – which he has ...

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A man sits pensively in his old house, lost in memories. By Monkey Business Images
June 4, 2025

It’s Time to Tell Our Stories: ‘I Wish I’d Asked’

Like most children, Ellen Ternes didn’t display much curiosity about her elders’ past, even her ...

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A young woman talking with her grandfather, for article on "It's time we tell our stories." Image by Imtmphoto
June 3, 2025

Do Animals Have Souls That Linger?

Longtime animal lovers have been “haunted” by the sounds of a cat who’s been gone ...

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A couple lovingly holds their gray cat. By Cao Yan. Article on if animals have souls
May 30, 2025

Why You Should Indulge in Nostalgia

Indulge in nostalgia, writes Terri L. Jones. It can be a pleasant trip down memory ...

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grandparents with their two granddaughters, looking together at an old photo album, experiencing reasons to indulge in nostalgia
May 28, 2025

Revisiting Your Past for Self-Awareness Now

Revisiting your past can help develop self-awareness, to discover how you became the person you ...

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Man from behind, sitting at his desk, journaling or reading for self-awareness. Image by Rawpixelimages
May 27, 2025

Outdoor Accessibility at Virginia State Parks

Time spent outdoors offers physical and mental health benefits for everyone, but people with disabilities ...

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Kris Gulden, Mason Neck Friends Group Accessibility Advisor, giving a demonstration of an all-terrain wheelchair, part of the emphasis on accessibility at Virginia State Parks. Photo courtesy of Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation.
May 26, 2025

Nosy Friend of 50 Years

After 50 years of friendship, a woman is tired of the personal questions her nosy ...

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A woman drinking tea and talking with her nosy friend
May 23, 2025

The Benefits of Spending Time with Kids

Even when children aren’t your own grandkids, seniors can discover the joy and benefits of ...

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Woman and child collecting trash and sorting it, volunteering outside. Image by Wavebreakmedia. Spending time with kids has many benefits
May 20, 2025

10 Reasons to Grow Your Own Greens

Do you know where your salad comes from? You can! Growing your own leafy greens ...

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A raised bed of three types of homegrown lettuce, for article on why and how to grow your own greens.
May 20, 2025

Friends Disappear After Dementia Diagnosis

After her dementia diagnosis, her friends seemed to disappear. Now she’s lonely and doesn’t know ...

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woman frustrated when friends disappear after dementia diagnosis.