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A jar made by H. Wilson & Company in Capote, Texas. Right, the muddy banks of Salt Creek, a tributary of the Guadalupe River about 50 miles northeast of San Antonio, where Wilson’s pottery company sourced its fine red clay. The stunning vessels from the H. Wilson & Company were forgotten for generations, only toContinue reading “Three Formerly Enslaved Artists Created Beautiful Pottery 150 Years Ago, and Now Their Wares Are Coveted Around the World”

Spring has arrived and summer is on the way, and that means warmer weather and clothes that show off more of your skin. Body lotions can help your skin look and feel its best, but how do you know which of the many products on the market are best?  Our board-certified dermatologists at Manhattan Dermatology in New York CityContinue reading “Tips on Choosing a Lotion”

Josephine Baker performs at the Folies Bergère, c. 1925. National Portrait Gallery / Smithsonian Institution A newly available memoir reveals a tender, private side of the global celebrity Before she was a legend, Josephine Baker was a little girl from Missouri who loved to make funny faces. Teachers chided her for this habit; Baker paid them little heed. “OurContinue reading “Josephine Baker’s Memoir Is Now Being Published for the First Time in English”

Our favorite elliptical for seniors is the Schwinn Fitness 430, thanks to its smooth performance, sturdy build, and heart-rate monitoring. Author: Amie Clark According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, getting at least 30 minutes of daily exercise can help lower the risk of chronic disease among older adults. Using the right exercise equipment, you canContinue reading “Best Exercise Equipment for Seniors in 2025”