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The Colorado Peaches plays softball with a purpose. "Our purpose is to empower senior women to grow physically, mentally and spiritually by contributing time and effort developing camaraderie in the spirit of play." Their team has members in their 90’s playing on it. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2021/10/27/Colorado-Peaches-oldest-softball-team/1391635365673/…

When does a person begin to be old? New data indicates that the precise age at which an average person hits the low point of the lifelong “happiness curve” is 47.19. Suddenly the ticking of the clock grows much louder. We know that we begin to age the day we are born. Most of us don’t think of 48 as…

It was his last round of golf. Bob Bender, after playing golf for 65 years got his first hole-in-one. He didn’t get to finish the round because his hip starting hurting him. When a newspaper reporter asked him about the 152-yard perfect shot off of his 5-wood, he replied, “’the Lord knew’ this was his…

Stressed-out new Yorkers are getting advice about life from an unusual source. Hundreds have spoken with 100-year-old Eileen Wilkinson who loves to share her wisdom across the country from her living room. Wilkinson lives in Washington state and communicates through a laptop and webcam set up on the…

In THANKS! How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier, Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D. writes, “Heavy cigarette smoking can knock off about six years from a person’s life. Conversely, happiness can add as much as nine years to one’s life expectancy.” —Jim L. Wilson —THANKS!, 13 Psalm 34:1 (CSB) “I will bless…

Police in the Netherlands helped a 99-year-old woman fulfill one of her lifelong dreams. The woman, named Annie, said she wanted to “experience a police cell from within.” He niece contacted the local police department and organized the elderly woman’s arrest, to help make her dream come true. In response,…

After 80 years of playing the piano for her church, Shirley Kendrick decided to retire. Kendrick started playing the piano in the church basement when she was nine, and first played for worship services at age eleven when the other pianist moved away. Over the years, Kendrick taught many students how…

Over the years, Evangelist Billy Graham has spoken to million around the world. His crusades have taken him to at least 185 countries, and his words have inspired and encouraged world leaders and everyday citizens alike. As Graham prepares to turn 93, he is still working to change lives. Although, he…