Posted on November 6, 2014 by Taylor Rhea
I was drafted into the U.S. military on June 3, 1942, at the age of 21, beginning a tour of 39 months in the Air Force that took me to South America, Africa, England and into combat in Italy, France and Holland. (more…)
Posted on October 16, 2014 by Taylor Rhea
I am a survivor.
My name is Jean McCubbin and I have lived at Atria Elizabethtown for nine years. My husband and I moved here because of his declining health, and after his death seven years ago, I elected to remain. (more…)
Posted on August 14, 2014 by Shannon Wilson
Technology has revolutionized the way we experience the world. Thanks to the internet, we enjoy instant access to an unlimited amount of information, and the rise of social networking has helped us to be more connected than ever before. Smartphones, laptops and tablets have all helped make our world larger and smaller at the same time. But how do we open up this world for older adults who may not be tech-savvy? How do we bridge the gap between those who live on the grid – and those who’ve never been part of it? (more…)
Posted on June 30, 2014 by Taylor Rhea
I was drafted into the military when I was only 18 years old. At the time I didn’t know it, but it was going to be a big part of my life. (more…)
Posted on June 29, 2014 by Taylor Rhea
Nothing feels quite like riding a motorcycle. Robert Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values, describes it best when he writes, “You’re completely in contact with it all. You’re in the scene, not just watching it anymore, and the sense of presence is overwhelming.” (more…)
Posted on May 17, 2014 by Taylor Rhea
My husband and I married in the midst of the war, and our first few years together were crazier than we anticipated. We were expecting our first child when my husband was drafted into the military, and it completely changed our lives.
Posted on September 30, 2013 by Taylor Rhea
Ann Young is a vibrant woman. She is an artist, a nature lover, and is strong in her faith. She is family-focused and health-conscious. Ann also happens to be a grandmother, and not just any grandmother - she's the winner of Atria Senior Living’s “Gorgeous Grandma” contest. (more…)