Tag Archives: preserving memories
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Micmac Indians in Maine: elders remember
Rev. Catherine Sabine M. Ed, L.M., CH, Commissioned Healer and National Spiritualist Teacher from the Micmac Indians tribe, was the featured speaker recently at USM’s Lewiston/Auburn Senior College “Food for Thought” luncheon. She spoke about the conflicts of being … Continue
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Spring Cleaning: 4 tips for decluttering
I’m thrilled that it’s time for springtime gardening, says guest columnist Dianne Fazio. Spring cleaning? Not so much. This annual spring cleaning ritual comes with a mixture of dread and delight. We dread starting it, and delight … Continue
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Migratory Bird Act: Happy 100 Years
I’m celebrating the Weeks-McLean Law, passed 100 years ago today, commonly referred to as the Migratory Bird Act. Today, I’m also celebrating what would have been my dad’s 86th birthday. Malcolm Dennison McLean, this one’s for you. … Continue
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Ricky Nelson Remembered: music at the Merrill Auditorium
I was pretty excited the other day when the promoter of Ricky Nelson Remembered asked me to tell area seniors about the show at the Merrill Auditorium April 5. Ricky Nelson Remembered is a music/video/multi-media extravaganza starring … Continue
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Senior Gifts: making fun senior gifts
Senior gifts can be difficult to come by when your loved one seems to have it all. Making your senior gifts useful, not just decorative, can be a key to successful senior gifts and presents. So make … Continue
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Veterans Day 2012: thanks, Vets!
Veterans Day is approaching this weekend. How many ways can we thank our vets? Hopefully, everyone thanked them on Tuesday by going to the polls and voting, one of our rights in a democracy that many of our … Continue
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Marian Robinson: FGOTUS Gets Her Wish
We have re-elected Barack Obama as POTUS. President Obama hails Michelle Obama (FLOTUS) as his rock and guiding light. Who does Michelle hail? FGOTUS Marian Robinson. Robinson is Michelle’s mother, and the First Grandmother of the United … Continue