Gossamer of Sadness

So many people are afraid of getting old

“Getting old is hell,” my friend Jo recently wrote. I think her words and sentiment reflected her feelings of loss. Loss of her dear parents, who are slowly fading away, and a sense of loss as the signs of her own aging are becoming clearer with the passage of each birthday. Perhaps it’s not really getting old that seems so hellish as is the realization that what was once, will never be again. Read More >>

Heal for America Is a Great Idea

Shape it to help the aging and frail

Yay! Heal for America (HFA) is an idea whose time may be just in time for the aging in place of boomers and seniors. No doubt you've been reading for years about Teach for America—a much-sought program for those “best and the brightest” newly minted college grads who want to inject their enthusiasm and energy into teaching in public schools, often in areas of the country where talent is most scarce. It's a prestigious and competitive program and, in some cases, helps those who might be interested in a teaching career. Read More >>

This Month’s Favorite Quotes

Food for thought . . .

It’s a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it’s a depression when you lose yours.  —Harry Truman Read More >>

Play the Game

Crank it up!

Everyone knows Queen, but a lot of people aren’t familiar with this song.  Read More >>

Challenge Days

Get the tissues

What an incredible clip. This excerpt from an Emmy award–winning documentary shows that we are all so much more alike than different. Read More >>

Blind Painter

John Bramblitt is quite the painter. His paintings are beautiful and full of life. The kicker is that John is blind. Incredible! Read More >>

Toxic

A beautiful song

Stevie Ann covers Britney Spear’s song, “Toxic.” I could never be accused of being a Britney fan, but this is a clean, sparse, slowed-down version. Enjoy! Read More >>

A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy of Success

Avoid judging others

This is one of the best clips I've seen in a long time. Alain de Botton is a genius at explaining the paradoxical nature of success and failure while being funny. Read More >>

Skating Babies

Holy cow!

Wow! These babies rock! Read More >>

Surprise Wedding Dance

A crowd-pleasing boogie!

This must have been one of the coolest weddings ever—and the reception must have been a real blast! Read More >>