Finding My Second Wind By Jane Margesson, AARP Maine Communications Director My father was an avid walker. All his life, he enjoyed being
Category: Memoirs & Personal Essays
Reflections on 20 years Since 9/11
Over the past few days, I have had an opportunity to chat with several fellow veterans, service members, military family members, and Gold Star families. It is beyond the
What My Piscataqua Bridge Tears Told Me
I discovered Damariscotta ten years ago when in search of a Maine vacation. A random click on a vacation website led me there. After Summer 1,
When the Irish Refugees Came to Maine
Poverty, Discrimination, and Bitter Struggle [Excerpt] Maine’s people are diverse,” wrote former Senator George Mitchell in the preface to They Change Their Sky: The Irish
The Healing Power of Song
I’ve spent more hours than I can tell you with half-dressed, soaking wet, coffee-loving, mischievous seniors. No, I’m not talking seniors as in high schoolers,
Final Mission
The Crash of an Air Force B-52 Stratofortress in 1963 Dr. Joseph Wax will never forget the day he and his family hiked up Elephant
Little People’s Court
My four-year-old granddaughter Hattie Mae came running to me, crying and claiming an injustice: her six-year-old brother Tekoa had taken her Barbie doll. When questioned,
Celebrating with Lillian Turnbull
Lillian Turnbull celebrated her 105th birthday recently in her usual style—with a birthday weekend. One day just isn’t enough time for this vivacious lady. Lillian’s
A Shot at Life
Hope on the Horizon, As More Receive COVID-19 Vaccines. “Hi, how are you? What time is your appointment today?” It’s only 9:30 a.m., but staff
A Conversation with Wendy Weiger
A Woman Who Lives in the Woods In her quiet, knowledgeable way, Wendy Weiger, MD, PhD, urges people to think about two important, interrelated truths.
