When the parents of Natalie Perry and her sister sat their girls down for a family meeting, Perry learned that their father, a chief judge for the Court of Appeals in Boise, Idaho, was gay. The next day he moved out of the house and kept his secret in … Continue reading
My dentist discovered it. As we chatted, instead of looking me in the eye, she was focused on my mouth. “Your front teeth,” said Dr. Cynthia Brattesani. “You’ve got that pirate look again.” Telling her it was just a chipped tooth, she reminded me that … Continue reading
I opened my email back in September from the Joyce Theater, Manhattan’s popular dance performance venue. The subject line read: “Special Volunteer Opportunity with Twyla Tharp Dance!” Whoa! I thought. I love the Joyce! I love dance! I love Twyla! I cou… Continue reading
The recent uproar about fake ads on Facebook has shone a spotlight on how unreliable social media reports can be. But a couple of years ago, I learned this lesson firsthand — and in a very unexpected way. My story actually starts back when I was in six… Continue reading
Research shows that keeping gratitude journals has many benefits, including sounder sleep and more optimism.
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In 2010, after a 29-year career as an editor and technical director at ABC News in Washington, D.C., Mike Kravinsky, 65, took a buyout offer and began making preparations for his second act. “At that point, I did exactly what you aren’t supposed to do … Continue reading
(Part of the VITALITY ARTS SPECIAL REPORT) Storytelling, improvisation, filmmaking and even singing opera — these are just a few examples of the creative pursuits that were on full display at a recent Vitality Arts event, sponsored by Aroha Philanthrop… Continue reading
As someone with four nephews and a niece but no children of my own, I’ve learned when to say uncle. From my spot on the sidelines of parenting, I’ve been able to opt in on their lives on a regular basis. I’ve changed their diapers, taken them Trick-Or-… Continue reading
In her new book, This Side Up: The Road to a Renovated Life, author Amy Mangan shares her experiences with job loss, financial shame, home displacement, illness and caregiving. This is an excerpt. When I got married, it was a last-minute decision after… Continue reading
Deciding on a new city to call home after 50 can be best approached if you think like an informed consumer. That means doing your research. You are effectively buying an area’s offerings of a new lifestyle, and your new place in life. You may be a gran… Continue reading