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John Dixon Elder – 10/1/2024 I like music with a melody, I like poetry that rhymes. I like coins jingling in my pocket – Nickles, quarters, pennies, dimes. I read my books in paper Though e-books are all the rage; My finger marks the place I’m at, If I flip a different page. When a…

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A watercolor painting depicts a rocky coastal scene with a lighthouse perched on a distant outcrop. Clear blue-green water reflects the sky beside a sandy shore enclosed by rocky cliffs on both sides. The sky is partly cloudy, blending into the horizon.

Helen Eliot was born in 1926 in Shanghai, China, to British parents. Her father was instrumental in establishing a modern postal service there. After his untimely death from complications related to surgery, the family headed to their California avocado farm but were captured by the Japanese and spent the rest of World War II in…

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A festive holiday-themed poem titled "Wishes of Holiday Cheer," complete with holiday-themed visuals including three snowmen wearing different colored scarves, snowflakes, holly, and a red bow. The poem reflects on the holiday season in an eldercare context.

Debra Levy (1953-2012) served the elderly and disabled for over 30 years, founding Debra Levy Eldercare Associates in 1988 as one of the area’s longest-practicing Geriatric Care Managers. Her journey began as a solo practitioner, gradually building her practice with “head and heart,” blending expertise with compassion.  She held degrees in Psychology (Magna Cum Laude),…

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A book cover titled "Redesigning Design: Your Home As Art" by Caroline Dunlop Millett features a classical painting of an artist sketching a model in a studio with elaborate drapery. The background includes a lit chandelier and patterned floor tiles.

When Caroline Millett was born in 1939 she won a prize from the Kansas City Star as first Valentine baby. She came from a long line of American colonists who managed to stay alive on various frontiers. When still in her teens she was inspired by her great uncle Van (dean of the arts in…

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A painting depicts a serene beach scene at either dawn or dusk. The ocean's waves gently lap against the shore, with the water reflecting the soft, golden hues of the rising or setting sun. Dark, wispy clouds fill the sky, and green foliage frames the foreground.

Debbie took art classes at Friendship Heights Community Center beginning when she was about 40. Her husband Ed remembers that her teacher was in her 90’s. She liked to do paintings based on pictures from their travels. They enjoyed both international and domestic travel together and visited over 40 countries. 

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A portrait painting depicts a woman with short brown hair looking slightly to the side. She wears a red top with white stripes, and subtle earrings are visible. The background is a blend of muted green and soft colors.

Virginia Dale Clark Levy has always been interested in art, but became more interested when she was raising her three daughters and wanted to draw their portraits. Virginia attended Michigan State College, where she majored in Journalism. She worked as a reporter for the Lansing State Journal and the Bay City Times, before moving to…

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A serene town setting with a central stone church and bell tower beside a flowing river. A stone bridge crosses the river, leading to a row of houses and small shops along the road. Trees and greenery surround the area, adding to the picturesque view.

Thomas Fisher dedicated over 40 years to crafting “Jerusalem: The Golden,” a book born from his two Holy Land expeditions in the late 70s and 80s, which ignited his fascination with the subject. Alongside his literary pursuits, Thomas is an avid traveler and photography enthusiast, with captivating snapshots from his Limerick, Ireland journey. Before retiring…

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A vibrant painting by dButcher created in 2023, depicting a cluster of pink flowers blossoming on dark branches against a soft, pale sky. The lower part of the painting shows green grass.

Dr. James Butcher enjoyed a prosperous 35-year career in academic-clinical psychology before his foray into watercolor painting, a passion that lay dormant since childhood, when a teacher praised his artistic potential. Doodling during lengthy faculty meetings was his only artistic outlet for many years until his spark was rekindled in 2002 when he rediscovered a…

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