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Remembering the Love of Grandparents

Love of Grandparents

An apartment in Brooklyn was a center of family and loyalty in the 1940s

JUNE 4, 2018 | By Dana Klosner-Wehner

What’s It Like to Go to War?

‘Going to War’ on PBS shows the veteran experience firsthand

MAY 25, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel

9 Quotes That Capture the Meaning of Memorial Day

Honoring those who have served their country over the years

MAY 25, 2018 | By Next Avenue

A Memorial Day Promise to My Family

Graves with American flags

She made a vow to her father to always tend the family graves

MAY 25, 2018 | By Diana Reese

The Transformative Power of Suffering

In his new book, Steve Leder offers a personal and professional perspective

MAY 22, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

When Our Grandparents Were Cool

Nostalgia can be simultaneously full of emotion but also empty of shared meaning

MAY 21, 2018 | By Bryce Kirchoff

My Mother, Her Last Red Car and Me

Reflections on what a car meant to my mom and now means to me

MAY 14, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

My Mom: My First Superstar

A strong and stylish mother left a lasting impression

MAY 8, 2018 | By Leslie Hunter-Gadsden

Why Do Many Marriages Dissolve After Two Decades?

The reality of the 20-year itch and how couples can face the challenge

MAY 2, 2018 | By Gary M. Stern

Does Wisdom Come With Age?

A few words to the wise (and not so wise) about ways to gain wisdom

APRIL 30, 2018 | By Stephen L. Antczak

A Fine Romance: Tuesdays With My Spouse

This married couple reconnects during weekly drives for his work

APRIL 24, 2018 | By Ellen Sue Spicer-Jacobson

Joan Baez on Growing Older and a Final Album

The legendary musician and activist discusses her last tour and slowing down

APRIL 13, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel

Andy Borowitz: From ‘Fresh Prince’ to Political Satire

The New Yorker writer and stand-up comic thrives on making people laugh

APRIL 10, 2018 | By Michele Wojciechowski

Farewell to My Old High School

A writer reflects on his shuttered alma mater

APRIL 4, 2018 | By Marc Silver

A Triangle of Tragedy in 1968

Looking back on how life was forever changed during that sad spring

APRIL 2, 2018 | By Brendan Henehan

Finding a Different Kind of Easter Egg

Many movies and TV shows feature hidden surprises and inside jokes

MARCH 27, 2018 | By Lisa J. Daniels

Goodbyes to the Volkswagen Beetle and Bus

News of the end of the Beetle brought back memories of this VW bus story

MARCH 16, 2018

5 Life Lessons From Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking

As his death is met with grief, we remember his wisdom

MARCH 14, 2018 | By Bryce Kirchoff

Worth Watching: ‘Women Outward Bound’

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It's a documentary on a groundbreaking experience and a reunion 47 years later

MARCH 14, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Revisiting the 1970s Gym Uniform

The retro romper is chic, but this writer remembers when it was anything but

FEBRUARY 27, 2018 | By Robin Eileen Bernstein

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