For the past 30 years, Mary Swander has risen at 6 every morning in her one-room farmhouse in Kalona, Iowa ā a town known for being one of the largest…
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Anthony Giovanniello grew up in an Italian-American household in Queens, NY, but for as long as he can remember, he says heās had an affinity for Asian culture. āMy parents…
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In the UteĀ Indian Reservation,Ā located in Northeastern Utah, approximately 150 miles east of Salt Lake City, itās common to hear people say, āIām going to go see Lacee.ā Lacee Harris is…
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Beth Farren, 70, continues living her life doing what she loves most – nursing, teaching, and fitting in the time to play tennis. Originally from Chicago, she has lived in…
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Dr. Josefina Monasterio spent her childhood climbing mango trees in her rural hometown, Punta de Mata, in western Venezuela. She says she was always athletic – competing in…
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