Dr. King and Quakers Share the Same Dream
A new year brings the annual observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., born on January 15, 1929. It is also an appropriate time to celebrate the vision of social…
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Shining Light On the Darkness of Seasonal Affective Disorder
The lights! The sparkle! The merriment! From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, the holidays are a joyous time of year. But for those who struggle with seasonal affective disorder, appropriately abbreviated…
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Embracing Gratitude at Thanksgiving and Always
Two simple words, “thank you,” rank among the topmost commonly spoken among people all over the world. This phrase is also one of the most well known in several languages.…
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Celebrating the Unique Grandparent-Grandchild Bond
September is the month to officially celebrate grandparents, those very special people in our lives who play a role few others can. Indeed, relationships with grandparents are one-of-a-kind bonds that…
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In Praise of Pets, Every Day of the Year
August 26 is National Dog Day, but with the scores of people across the United States and the world in puppy (and kitty) love, every day seems to be a…
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Summer Safety Has Never Been More Important
2023 was the hottest year on record since record keeping began in 1850. 2024 has a 61% chance of beating last year’s highs and becoming the most blistering year ever.…
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Mother’s Day Across the Generations
This month, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers and mother figures in our lives, those special women who gave us life, cheered us on, challenged us, bolstered us or (in some…
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Don’t Be Fooled by Elder Fraud
The month of April kicked off with a day dedicated to pranks and practical jokes. Whether it’s the classic whoopee cushion on Dad’s chair or a fake spider in Billy’s…
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Should You Move to Be Near Children and Grandchildren?
Of the nearly 70 million grandparents in the United States, 80% of them say that living near their grandchildren is very important to them, according to an AARP study. Yet,…
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