Eat simple, eat whole
So you’re nearing 50 or 60, perhaps 70, and you notice your metabolism has slowed down. Your immune response isn’t as efficient as it used to be. You have interesting, new, digestive troubles and you feel overwhelmed by the prescriptive “health foods” at the supermarket and conflicting diet advice from your vegan daughter and paleo…
Write. Don’t let anything stop you.
John B. Jamison, J.B. Jamison and Pops Jamison have two things in common. On any given day, they’re all storytellers. And they don’t take no for an answer. The names“They’re all me,” says Jamison. “I don’t hide that. Each comes with a different mindset.” Anyone who knows Jamison from his early career as pastor and…
Abe’s army of volunteers
Museums of all types and sizes rely on volunteers for a myriad of activities, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) is no exception. ALPLM has a robust volunteer program with 540 active volunteers. Jeremy Carrell, director of volunteer services, says the number, quality and passion of volunteers far exceeds early expectations. Volunteers…
Summer fun for ages 50+
June Midwest Charity Horse ShowJun 15-17, 10:30am, 6:30pm daily. Premier US horse show features American Saddlebred, Roadster, Morgan and Arabian horses and Hackney ponies. Performances at 10:30am and 6:30pm daily. Free. midwestcharity.com. Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sangamon Ave., 782-6661. Willy WonkaJun 15-18, 8:30pm. Musical is based off Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy…
