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Humor: A Matter of Interpretation

By Mike Olszewski
January 19, 2024
It takes a lot to make me laugh. I see humor in jokes and situations, but if it draws a smile, I’m likely to say something is clever rather than funny. Besides, not everyone has the same sense of humor. ...
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Brain Games: Now You See It, Now You Don’t

By Kathryn Kilpatrick, M.A.
January 19, 2024
What will she think of next? That’s what we wondered when we saw this puzzle from our memory care contributor Kathryn Kilpatrick. We use her word and number puzzles on our Brain Games page each issue, but we haven’t seen anything quite like this one. ...
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Worth Noting: Heroes & More

By Marie Elium
January 19, 2024
What do Tuskegee Airmen, rage rooms, Dry January and stamp collecting all have in common? They're in this issue's Worth Noting. Read all about it! ...
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Electronic Medical Records & You

By Tak Sato
January 19, 2024
We no longer have to snoop through manila folders to see our medical records. In 2009, health care organizations, under a federal government mandate, started computerizing our medical records and also giving patients access to see their medical records. ...
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Projects with Your Grandkids

By Karen Shadrach - Grammy on the Go
January 19, 2024
Tackling a project together, whether for just an afternoon or for a longer time, is a good way to build a fun-filled and meaningful relationship with grandkids. ...
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Editor’s Note: Funny Business

By Marie Elium
January 19, 2024
Humor gets a bad rap and little encouragement. Giggles, goofiness and guffaws are likely to earn admonishment, annoyance and antipathy rather than appreciation. We (most of us) learned that lesson early and carry it like an overstuffed bag, tamping back our inclinations and hoping no one notices our lousy packing job. ...
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