“There we were all in one place/A generation lost in space …” Don McLean, “American Pie” “Judy Blue Eyes,” “Somebody to Love,” “With a Little Help from my Friends”— I’ve been singing these and other late-1960s songs over and over, to memorize the harm… Continue reading
Have you always dreamed of riding a horse, maybe even owning one? Do you finally have the time and money to turn your dream into a reality? Whatever your age, it’s never too late to slip your foot into a stirrup and mount up. Burt Schwab, 61, of Middle… Continue reading
Part of the VITALITY ARTS SPECIAL REPORT A rooster sports a tower of vegetables on his head; a deer is adorned with Jack-in-the-Pulpits; blue jays and robins don weedy fascinators; a cardinal goes undercover in a mask made from seeds; a lamb is outfitt… Continue reading
If your extended family went away each summer to a cabin by the lake, a beach house or another special destination while you were growing up, you probably have a stable of vivid childhood memories: Gleefully swimming, hiking and playing board games wit… Continue reading
It used to be that the first thing I’d see each time I opened my credit card holder was my health plan ID. One day, I placed my fitness center ID on top of it. Now when I open the card holder, I grin, because at 70, time spent exercising in the pool is… Continue reading
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
Three-day weekends — not to mention summer vacations — always lend themselves to settling in somewhere sunny with a good book. What will you read? Ask your local bookseller for suggestions and check out the following recommendations from staff members … Continue reading
Children’s music legend Raffi is still crooning about baby belugas and shaking the sillies out to crowds across the country. But, this spring, the 70-year-old is turning some of his attention to others in those packed theaters: the adults. Raffi, whose… Continue reading
When my mom passed away, having established guidelines for my early grieving process was a relief, giving me concrete steps to take and tasks to do. Several years on, my grief is different — less sharp, but still punctuated with unexpected moments and … Continue reading
(Editor’s Note: This story is part of a partnership between Next Avenue and Nature: American Spring LIVE. Visit PBS.org for previously broadcast episodes.) One of the most memorable parts of visiting a national park is witnessing the wildlife, whether … Continue reading