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If one is lucky enough to make it to 104-years-old, they will most certainly have a layered story to tell. For Ella, a centenarian sitting in a diner,...
Out of the mouths of babes come raw and honest opinions. So artists shouldn’t ask children what they think of their work if they can’t stand the...
Translation can be a funny thing, especially as new companies and words get added to everyday vernacular. For the last few years, after ChatGPT was...
To paraphrase SNL comedian Bill Hader’s iconic character, Stefon, “New York’s hottest club has everything: Dancing, disco balls. And your...
As we get older, there’s that one smell, one taste, one pair of jeans that draws us right back to our youth. For some, it’s specifically...
“Hut, hut!” If you’re a fan of American football, you’ve heard these words yelled by the quarterback to give the center the “okay” to...
Ever meet one of those people who just seems to know how to connect with others? Maybe you walked away from the conversation with them feeling...
When it comes to kids, parents have to strike a delicate balance between being hands-on and letting go. Mistakes and experiences, both good and bad,...
It would seem that when actor/activist Christian Bale sets his mind to something, he does it at full force. Whether he’s completely transforming his...
Here’s the thing: even the worst chocolate, at least for a chocolate-lover, is usually tolerable. Obviously, taste is subjective and there are...
So many of us have the desire to compartmentalize our personality traits into neat little boxes. “Oh, she’s such an INFJ. Oh, he’s such a...
Most of us have done some version of this: It’s midday, and we’re hungry but only have one peach yogurt and a packet of chocolate...
On September 11th, 2001, at just after 9:30 a.m., Hanna Born and her younger sister, Heather, were toddlers playing in the Pentagon Child...
Procrastination is more common than some might think. In fact, according to an article by Forbes senior contributor Bryan Robinson, more than 78...
Alice McGinty (@AbsolutelyAlice_ ) is a traveler, artist, life coach, and an inspiration online. She also happens to be just four years shy of her...
Sometimes, trips through our childhood bookshelves uncover the fact that the best life philosophies were in front of us all along. Wisdom was buried...
Not all generational stereotypes can be neatly boxed and tied with a bow, but there is something quite fun about trying. Obviously, the decade in...
If you’re a Gen Xer of a certain age, you might remember the indescribable glee that filled your body every time your favorite band appeared on MTV....
We typically see superheroes in comic books and big, blockbuster movies. The fantasy of it all can make the concept of a superhero seem like pure...
In a world where it seems like people are becoming increasingly impatient and hostile with one other, there are little beacons of light to remind us...
In some situations and conversations, many of us find ourselves stressed out and reactive when we’re missing information. It’s a common reaction,...
Iconic actor and author Henry Winkler is not only a delight to watch on-screen; he brings a little sprinkle of hope to nearly everyone he meets....
In 2011, a man named Ivan Cash had a bright idea. He wanted to help meld electronic communication with the “vintage” art of letter-writing. The...
In the words of Mister Rogers, look for the helpers. As we navigate the millions of TikTok clips and Instagram Reels, we may notice our algorithm...
It was just one of those days. Adrian Peru helped his brother by dropping off his kids (a girl and two boys) at school. There was just one problem:...
There’s often something incredibly special about the relationships we have with our grandparents. It’s like they can “get us” in a way that no...
As technology continues to advance at an exponential rate, it can be tough to keep up with new inventions. On the flip side, we sometimes watch...
As the countless tributes to Dolly Parton roll in, it’s impossible not to note that her kindness touched millions. Parton had that uncanny way of...
Sometimes, serendipity strikes like a tiny and beautiful lightning bolt. Dolly Parton has been magnetic since she could walk. Already a proficient...
Most of us get stuck at some point in life. Sometimes, figuring out where to go next requires imagining a different existence, no matter how wild it...
If you’ve ever seen magician/comedian Pete Firman’s “illusion” clips, you’ll know he has an uncanny way of demonstrating just how...
When it comes to happiness, we’ve got to try every angle possible. Some people are born with serotonin-soaked synapses, while others aren’t so...
It’s truly a rite of passage: that moment when the generation below you picks up your mannerisms and lingo and mocks it with (hopefully) adoring...
There are most certainly some things in our lives that are simply priceless. They, perhaps, represent the very thread that binds us to our childhoods...
What if Gen X (or any generation) started rethinking how we experience middle age? Instead of the dread that often comes with physical and sometimes...
Wise people often advise us to put our dreams into action. It’s a nice thought, and possible, if, say, your dream is to buy a new blender. But how...
When we think back to what we might deem the best of times, at least in terms of age, the answers are multilayered and, of course, subjective. For...
Levi Kelly wanted to go small. Very small. As someone who loves building and touring tiny homes, along with unique Airbnbs and cabins, he wanted to...
So many of us have that one thing we’re gonna get to one day. Maybe it’s learning a new language, putting together a band, or taking a cooking...
Once in a “new” moon, celestial objects line up in a way to remind us that there is still absolute wonder in the universe. When the moon, the sun,...
There are times when a child’s goodwill meets the power of technology at just the right intersection. This was the case for a 13-year-old boy named...
“Remember me, don’t have to travel far,” croon various characters from the 2017 animated Disney film Coco. It is the epitome of nostalgia, as...
For most generations, there seems to be (for lack of a better word) a “uniform.” Boomers, especially those who came of age in the late ’60s, are...
It’s probably no secret to most that Mister Rogers had a unique style when it came to communicating with children. In fact, it became one of his...
Music has shown us time and again that it can serve as a bridge across time. When a family of eight (including six children) unexpectedly lost their...
There are some songs that get so deeply embedded in our memories, we sing the words with ease. Many times, we don’t even question the lyrics or...
For many of us, there are at least small pockets of magic hidden in the memories of our childhood homes. Perhaps it was a rocking chair next to a...
Imagine the excitement of a grandmother receiving a “plaque” (of sorts) with photos of all her grandchildren. Now let’s raise the stakes just a...
Moments, whether found in old photos, a kind stranger, or a voicemail, can hit us in ways we might never have expected. So when Lina Perez’s...
Many of us have been there. We’re at a stadium concert or sports game and feel parched and starving. After waiting in a line for what feels like...
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