New Seniors

Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence has been consistently ranked by scholars as one of the greatest of U.S. presidents. There are plenty of quotes attributed to Jefferson circulating on the Internet, some of which appear to have been fabricated. The following set of quotes has been checked for verifiable attribution to Thomas Jefferson. As one reads these quotes, it is easy to see evidence of struggles that continue to this day, and yet the common sense eloquence of these statements from the early years of our nation rings truer today than ever.

This slideshow captures the icy beauty of the coldest continent on earth!

This video shows the moment an 8 month-old baby hears his mother’s voice for the first time. Baby Jonathan was born deaf. Watch as his cochlear implant is activated.

This little story demonstrates how the arrogance of authority can land a person in a very bad situation, but good for a laugh for the rest of us!

Don’t be angry, ladies. The humor applies to both sexes, but everyone expects men to be the brunt of jokes about aging. It’s your turn this time, so let’s laugh together. And, may all New Seniors find something to chuckle about everyday of our lives.

Music lovers will rejoice over the New Seniors Music Collection of great videos of the original artists singing their original hit songs. These aren’t just great performances; they are literally the music of our lives. We scoured the Internet for the best videos that capture the excitement and authenticity of great musical artists performing when they were at the very top of their game. These videos helped us relive some of the greatest times of our lives, and we think many others will feel the same.

Crazy harmonies, jangling banjos, and songs about trains give bluegrass a bad-boy attitude on the fringe of country music. Turn up the volume, break out the moonshine, and let’s have an old-fashioned bluegrass and country roots party.

Despite the best intentions of the spokesman, Pinky the Cat is definitely not in a cooperative mood. It’s hard not to laugh at the results.

Rhubarb was legally classified as a fruit in the U.S. in 1947, even though botanically it’s a vegetable! Whatever it may be classified, it’s a wonderful ingredient for cooking, and here are two great recipes to prove it!

The debt crisis that the government and individuals face is the most pressing issue of our time. This “clock” makes it easy to see the relationship between wealth generated and wealth consumed in our nation. Watch in real time how the US debt is escalating. The numbers are enormous.

This clock is a different way to display time: in a straight line.

Explore the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem in interactive 3D. It is one of the oldest and holiest churches in all Christendom. The site is venerated by many Christians as Golgotha, (the Hill of Calvary), where the New Testament says that Jesus was crucified, and is said to also contain the place where Jesus was buried (the sepulchre).