New Vistas for Old Age from the Atlantic
A columnist reflects on aging with a positive view inspired by Vida T. Scudder and Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. At seventy, one may enjoy reading, avoid committees, and pursue leisurely pleasures, while grandchildren, puzzles, and art bring comfort and meaning.
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Focus versus spectacle drives public attention, says Washington Star
The Washington Star argues the public mind fixates on spectacular topics rather than lasting fundamentals. It cites 1866 Moravian monk and modern debates on economics, unemployment, and discovery as examples of shifting focus away from core issues.
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Really Big Thing The Great Quest For Peace And Self Respect
A reflective line on happiness focusing on earning peace and self-respect rather than merely seeking joy. Emphasizes moral achievement and inner steadiness as central human goals.
Word Book and Language Enrichment echoed in old letters
A Boston Globe excerpt extols a word book as a tool to revive language. It links eighteenth century practice of commonplace books to modern reading, urging readers to jot unfamiliar words with verified meanings to sharpen taste and thought.
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