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At age 7, Carroll Shelby moved to Dallas. He was the son of working-class parents, balanced precariously on the poverty line. He had a leaky h…
What’s the best way to go about writing a living will?
People in Iceland participate in the annual tradition of Jólabókaflód, which translates into Christmas book flood or Yule book flood. It calls…
The young James Earl Jones suffered from a debilitating stutter. Shy and self-conscious, young James was encouraged to try theater as a way to…
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People assess value to found pennies and other coins in a multitude of ways, sometimes as good luck, sometimes as a way to stretch out funds u…
Can you recommend some good pill boxes and medication reminding devices?
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Tara and Bryan Wells own Bella Terra Farms, a six and a half acre farm five miles east of Monument that's home to alpacas, donkeys, cow, horse…
Many of us can point to a teacher who directed our talents toward a career, a fulfilling hobby, a better way to understand ourselves.
Yellow onions from a California company have been identified as the likely culprit in a recent E. coli outbreak that killed a Colorado man, le…
Four monks from Ngari Institute in Ladakh, India, will bring their Ngari Institute's Great Compassion Mandala Tour to the Pikes Peak region No…
The Earth is one giant, living organism, and we have the privilege of calling it home. We enjoy the beauty of blue skies, the shade of magnifi…
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the easiest way to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans?
What can you tell me about the SSI program and what are the eligibility requirements for seniors?
The WISDOM Study, a breast cancer study founded by Dr. Laura Esserman in 2016, collects data to test whether a personalized approach to breast…
Elevation 19,341 feet. Hike Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest freestanding mountain, and you will feel every step.
Dear Savvy Senior,
After six months of waiting for equipment and watching tutorial after tutorial, Keila Garcia had finally set up her new Japanese head spa.
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Track pits athletes against each other in the oldest of sports: running. Long-distance runners learn how to pace their gaits, while sprinters …
A Gazette reporter recently visited the city-owned Evergreen Cemetery to wander and wonder about the people who are buried there and in her memories.
Can you give me some tips on choosing an appropriate walker for my elderly father?
Pat Morita nearly missed the opportunity that defined his professional career. He was working on and off as a stand-up comedian, barely making…
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When Simone Biles takes flight, it’s impossible to imagine anything weighing her down. Her ability to toss her body in the most difficult move…
Denver resident Ellie Frost went looking for a new female friend to go backcountry skiing with and accidentally created Backcountry Beauties, …
Can you recommend any programs or organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to seniors?
The Colorado mountains elicit the peace, tranquility and sense of wonder that inspires songs. It’s the perfect place to retire from a job, alt…
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