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Artists With Disabilities Shine at San Francisco Studios

Artist Larry Randolph with work on paper

In the midst of the pandemic, these artists continue to find creativity and purpose

OCTOBER 15, 2020 | By Emily Wilson

Linda Ronstadt on Preserving Her Culture

In an exclusive interview, she talks about helping Mexican youth discover their roots

OCTOBER 14, 2020 | By Michele Wojciechowski

The New Sound of Music Therapy in Long-Term Care

Music therapist Kimberly Williams plays guitar for patient Elaine Lego

Music therapy can help calm and inspire people during COVID-19

OCTOBER 7, 2020 | By Claudia M. Caruana

I Miss My Weekly Poker Game

It's not just the cards, it's the camaraderie lost to the pandemic

OCTOBER 7, 2020 | By Jon Friedman

What We Can Still Learn From Mister Rogers as Adults

In celebration of PBS's 50th anniversary, here are 6 gems from the late, great star

OCTOBER 6, 2020 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

Charlie Brown Is 70? Good Grief!

Charles M. Schulz at his drafting table, 1969

A look at the enduring influence of 'Peanuts' as the comic strip marks a milestone

OCTOBER 2, 2020 | By Sherri Snelling

Live Like You’re Dying (You Are)

woman with dogs

In this book excerpt, a comedy writer and producer contemplates the empty nest

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 | By Kari Lizer

The Picasso of Post-Its: Pandemic Pet Portraits

Sundae poses by his portrait

Ed Attanasio, whose work began as stroke therapy, has found a new audience

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 | By Sharon McDonnell

Getting Rid of Your Stuff: Tips From the ‘Friends Talk Money’ Podcast

Woman looking at boxes

What to keep, what to toss and whether to downsize right now

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 | By Richard Eisenberg

Releasing Your Creativity

abstract illustration of a small man sitting next to a giant paint palette

Our guide to the pursuit of art that inspires you

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 | By Julie Pfitzinger

LISTEN: ‘The Lonely Palette’ Podcast Makes Art Accessible

Tamar Avishai, creator and host of The Lonely Palette

As the art world adapts and shifts, it aims to broaden the scope

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Coach From ‘Last Chance U’ Inspires Players On and Off the Field

Coach Beam with members of the Eagles

John Beam, featured in Netflix series, changes lives at Laney College in Oakland

AUGUST 26, 2020 | By Emily Wilson

‘She Votes’ Tells the Intersectional History of Suffrage

Illustration of Patsy Mink by Trisha Mason

A new book celebrates the women who fought for the right to vote 100 years ago

AUGUST 17, 2020 | By Elisabeth Sherman

How Do You Know If You’re Ready for Your Second Act?

person contemplating second act

Tips from 'Your Second Act' author and 'Carol's Second Act' star Patricia Heaton

AUGUST 4, 2020 | By Patricia Heaton

Finishing College — and Starting Caregiving — at Grandma and Grandpa’s

Lumiere and their grandparents pose for a selfie

Film graduate Lumiere Rostick captures their time together in a PBS special

JULY 31, 2020 | By Grace Birnstengel

Take a Front Row Seat for Virtual Theater

Jay O. Sanders and Maryann Plunkett; Sally Murphy. (Bottom L to R) Laila Robins and Stephen Kunken, in “And So We Come Forth,” written and directed by Richard Nelson, streaming through the end of August

Many are staying connected to live productions during the pandemic

JULY 27, 2020 | By Ronni Gordon

Telling Our Stories: A Guide to Writing Your Own Story

Native American art

Here are the basics of crafting a personal narrative from beginning to end

JULY 24, 2020 | By Dane Stauffer

My Visit With Bud From ‘Father Knows Best’

Billy Gray then and now

Inspired by the pandemic, the author meets Billy Gray, a childhood hero

JULY 23, 2020 | By Steve Uhler

Telling Our Stories: You Are a Writer

Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Mary Schmich on finding your story

JULY 23, 2020 | By Mary Schmich

The Answer is…A Biography of Alex Trebek

Ruta Lee helped Alex roll the die on his first American game show, High Rollers, which debuted in 1974

An A & Q with the author of a new book on the popular 'Jeopardy!' host

JULY 21, 2020 | By Richard Harris

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