Hall of Famer: It’s God, family, then Packers
Catholic Online
4/11/2008, by Maryangela Layman Román
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (Milwaukee Catholic Herald) - Scheduling a time to visit Dick Eisenhauer and his wife, Alice, proved difficult. Tuesdays were generally OK as the retired letter carrier was off — yes, at 74, he continues to work at Tri City Bank — but there were conflicts. He coordinates the ...
Golden years: ‘The best is yet to be’
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4/9/2008, by Jeanne Conte
“Grow old along with me; the best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made.” — Robert Browning “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by virtuous living” — Proverbs 16:31
I was sure this was the rationalization of someone over the hill when I first encountered these words ...
For seniors, Lent is a time for interior change
The Catholic Voice
3/14/2008, by Elizabeth Wells
OMAHA, Neb. (The Catholic Voice) - Lent is a time to symbolically journey with Christ to Easter and beyond. For many people, this journey involves giving up things or doing things. Whether removed from or added to daily life, the exercise should bring about a change in that person’s life, said ...
From landlord to a trouble-free retirement?
The Christian Science Monitor
3/11/2008, by Steve Dinnen
Q: I am in my late 60s and would like to put some of my investment money in another class of assets. I currently own four apartment buildings that have no debt. They have a value, based on the income, of about $550,000 and net out about $55,000. They tie me to the area and require that I be ...
Villas senior living complex gets new look
The Colorado Catholic Herald
3/6/2008, by Jim Myers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (Colorado Catholic Herald) - More than 100 people attended a rededication of The Villas in Southgate Jan. 31, and Colorado Springs Bishop Michael Sheridan blessed buildings in the complex during the rededication ceremony. "We are proud to continue the legacy of our founders," ...
Pullman porters tell tales of a train ride through history, accept honors from Amtrak
The Christian Science Monitor
3/3/2008, by Harry Bruinius
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Christian Science Monitor) - Back in the summer of 1965, a few months before he would start his first year of college at the University of Nebraska, Bill Costen was thrilled about his new summer job. On his first day, he put on the uniform that had been a symbol of status and ...
'Grannies' serve love to students
The Catholic Voice
2/11/2008, by Jaclyn Tidwell
OMAHA, Neb. (The Catholic Voice) - As each of the new members joined what is now known as the Granny Crew at St. Pius X/St. Leo School in Omaha, Shirlee Goaley, crew organizer, gave them all the same advice. “I told them to strap on the orthopedic shoes and park the walkers at the door because we ...
For 103rd birthday, woman asks for presents for her parish church
The Catholic Review
5/16/2007, by Chaz Muth
LIBERTYTOWN, Md. (The Catholic Review) – Before Anne Morrissey celebrated her 103rd birthday May 13, she said she didn't want presents from family, friends and well-wishers, but rather to take the money they would have spent on gifts and donate it to the restoration fund to her beloved parish of 71 ...
Don't retire! We need you!
Catholic News Service
4/30/2007, by Chris Scaperlanda
WASHINGTON (CNS) – Columnist Paul Briand writes that when he first heard the term “brain drain” associated with retirement, he immediately feared new scientific evidence suggesting that “my brain would turn to mush when I stop working.” In fact, what he found was the opposite: Rather than ...
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