Jim Mardin, 98
Jim Mardin has led an incredible life, and he intends to keep on living it for several more years. He is kind, optimistic, curious, unafraid, and very entertaining.
Sister Maureen Wallace, 76
What do you think it would be like to live your life as a nun? Sister Maureen Wallace gives us a glimpse into what it’s been like for her. Trust me, it may not be quite what you had imagined.
Ann Quinlan, 81
Ann has t a lilt in her voice and a twinkle in her eyes, and she’s certainly not going to let a few decades get in the way of enjoying life to its fullest. Settle in for some stories.
“Bob” Newcomb, 94
Bob Newcomb says if he could go back in time, he might change a few things. He’d change some things right now, too. At 94, he’s pretty active, but he says he’s often lonely.
Tom Antonik, 63
When Tom Antonik was diagnosed with AIDS in the late 80s, all around him, people he cared about were dying. He never dreamed he might have a different fate.
Vikki Choate, 62
Vikki Choate told me that when she hit 50, something magical happened — things that used to bother her didn’t anymore.
Paul Quinn, 80
Imagine living most of your life on an island off the coast of Maine. That’s what Paul Quinn has done and he has lots of stories to share.
Dr. Bill Taylor, 97
He’s 97, but he hasn’t seen it all yet. That’s because Dr. Bill Taylor has an insatiable curiosity and eagerness to learn new things.
Mary Hamblen, 98
Try to imagine living to 98 years old. Mary Hamblen didn’t and yet, it happened. She’s had a good life filled with ups and downs. You just have to go with it, she says. We talked about her life, her thoughts about being older, and her last car, which she misses a lot.
Leona Chasse, 95
Have you ever heard of the Code Girls? They were part of a top-secret mission that helped end World War II. You’re about to meet one: Leona Chasse, now 95 and living in Cornish, Maine. Listen to our conversation. I think you’ll be glad you did.