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April 28, 2026 -- I’ve heard plenty of people of a certain age pose this Solomon-like question: if forced to choose, would you rather stay physically healthy but lose your mind—or suffer serious illness and keep your mental sharpness? It’s an awful choice. Most people I know lean toward the latter—better to be sick than lose your cognitive abilities. After…...
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Klamath Falls is a beautiful town for retirement in south central Oregon, east of Medford and Ashland. The population is about 21,000 people. Nearby Upper Klamath Lake is the largest natural lake in the Pacific Northwest. Crater Lake is about 30 miles to the north, it is the only National Park in Oregon. Klamath Falls is a great town for…...
Barrington is a very wealthy village and suburb west of Chicago and near Elgin. The village, population just over 10,000, is noted for its Victorian, Victorian Gothic, Queen Anne, and other popular late-nineteenth century architecture. It is a pretty town. Notable buildings include the Octagon House and the historic Catlow Theater. Photo of Gazebo at corner of Main Street and…...
Ames, Iowa, is located in the central part of the state, about 30 miles north of the state capital of Des Moines. The city was founded in 1864, as a stop on the Cedar Rapids and Missouri Railroad, and was named after U.S. Congressman Oakes Ames of Massachusetts, who was influential in building the transcontinental railroad. Iowa State University of Science…...
Cape Elizabeth, Maine is an affluent suburb and small town of 9,000 just 5 miles from Portland. This affluent town has a long, beautiful, and rocky coastline - much of which is visible from coastal roads. Cape Elizabeth is an unusually beautiful place. The downtown is small but compact. Besides providing access to great beaches like Higgins Beach and 3…...