Tag Archives: senior wisdom
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Maine Seniors Day
The Maine Point: Welcome Maine Seniors Day When local and state entities come together toward a common, positive goal, it’s exciting! Thanks to the publisher of Maine Seniors magazine, along with many friends and collaborators across Maine, … Continue
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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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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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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
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Life Celebrations: My Nana turns 80!
80 years young! This weekend my family celebrated my Nana’s 80th birthday with a surprise party brunch. She was shocked. We came up with some great 80th Birthday ideas to make it a huge success. We invited … Continue
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Georgianna Preacher: Brunswick poet exhibits at USM
Congratulations to Georgianna Preacher, a resident of Thornton Oaks in Brunswick who is featured as a solo exhibitor at the Chappell Center for Book Arts at USM. The exhibit is open from February 1 to April 30. … Continue
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The Good Old Days: We didn’t have the Green thing
Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the older woman that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized and explained, “We didn’t have … Continue