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The emotional balance for those approaching retirement can be a combination of sheer excitement or horrible trepidation of the unknown. After kissing their job...

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We all have to answer to the taxman in one way or another and for some, this is overwhelming, the fear factor is real!...

Think twice about applying false eyelashes

Marshay Williams, 60, was beyond excited when her daughter convinced her to buy a pair of false mink eyelashes for a black tie affair...

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We aren't too old to learn new tricks and tips when it comes to beauty! Well, we've uncovered some really fun ideas on how...

What you didn’t know about the bubbly

Around the holidays, many people love pulling out the Champagne and toasting to just about anything! There are also quite a few drinkers who...

5 Tips homeowners need this winter to prevent unnecessary costs

A drop in temperature and an increase in precipitation like rain, sleet or snow can make winter costly at home. Between turning up your heat...

We love…poetry by Khephra Burns

Profile: A case of mistaken identity   You thought you was American born and bred, wholesome as apple pie and America’s favorite pastime. You stand for God Bless America in the...

Dionne Warwick is still Solid Gold!

Dionne Warwick is a vocal virtuoso whose career longevity can be attributed to an unwavering path built on a body of music that one...

We remember “Sassy” Ms. Sarah Vaughan

I had never been introduced to the free and soulful musical genre of jazz until my neighbor Miss Boots played Misty sung by the...

Why the flu shot can’t give you the flu!

Flu vaccination prevents millions of flu-related illnesses and deaths annually, but vaccination rates are low for many reasons. African American vaccination rates are even lower....

Remembering author Toni Morrison—A special celebration of life

When it comes to being one's authentic self, to answer the call within by continuing the work of moving humanity forward through the accomplishments...

What happens to a marriage when a spouse becomes ill?

The well spouse can go from being a partner and a lover to a nurse and a caregiver, which is an entirely different kind of relationship.