A Surprising Take on Graduation

Part of the Vitality Arts Special Report When you think of the milestones in life deserving of a celebration, do you think of retirement? As this rousing and congratulatory speech given by Twin Cities poet, teacher and dancer Mary Moore Easter reveals,… Continue reading

Making Social Gatherings More Meaningful

The food was great, the wine was flowing and your friends gave you great gifts for your birthday. You were expecting a wonderful evening. But at the end of the night, you felt let down. And the sad part is — this isn’t the first time it’s happened. You… Continue reading

How Five U.S. Communities Celebrate the 4th of July

Bring on the red, white and blue bunting, make way for the floats, strike up the bands and get ready to “ooh” and “aah” at the fireworks on the 4th of July as we celebrate our country’s 243rd birthday. In 1777, on the first anniversary of the Declarati… Continue reading