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Dancing Through Life: Terry McLaughlin

By Catherine Davis, Editorial Assistant
August / September 2012

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Ninety-one years old and still as vivacious as ever, Irish American Teresa McLaughlin shares her life story and her secrets to living well. The second installment in a new series on inspiring Irish-American seniors. Teresa “Terry” McLaughlin is doing something right. At 91, she receives frequent reminders that she’s still a man magnet, but it would be truer to say simply … [Read more...] about Dancing Through Life: Terry McLaughlin

A Climb to Give Thanks

By Catherine Davis, Editorial Assistant
June / July 2012

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New York City native Patrick Connolly celebrated his 90th birthday by making a pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick. Most people, upon reaching their 90th birthday, celebrate the milestone in some way that is significant to themselves and to their loved ones. Most people, upon reaching their 90th birthday, however, do not climb mountains – significant or not. But most people are not … [Read more...] about A Climb to Give Thanks