We have the technology to help bridge the distance, but the reality is my grandkids are unlikely to see parts of their family more than perhaps a half a dozen times throughout their childhood if that much. I have wondered how I can help them identify and understand their place in their larger family circle and gain an understanding of these far-reaching individuals.
Read MoreLife is in the little moments so it’s great when they offer up pleasant surprises. Here’s one that caught my attention.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, sometime in the 1940s, there was a woman who was young, married and had a child. But things went sour, and there was a bitter divorce. The father of the child asserted that the woman
Read MoreEven as baby boomers march by the millions into older age, redefining what it means to be old, we still struggle as a culture by limiting beliefs about seniors. And of all the fiction about aging, one devastating
Read MoreToday many of us still struggle each year about what to give Dad. Here we explore what may be the perfect way to show love and learn important lessons, too: inviting dads to talk about themselves and their unique dad-world.
Read MoreThe Black Count by Tim Reiss served as an excellent book and, by way of solid storytelling, brought the times of General Alex Dumas and 1700s France alive. His story involves the significant human themes of racism, greed, and the sways of government that often work against the governed. Dumas may have been an 18th-century man, but the experiences of his life still prove relevant today.
Read MoreEach person has a story to tell, but not everyone believes that – or even wants to tell theirs. However, others have the drive to share their story because of a particular experience, one that perhaps scarred them but left them with an important life lesson as well.
Read MoreYou are more than the sum of your parts, and in the case of your legacy, you are vastly more than any of the material things and monies you possess. But when dealing with the difficult conversation of what
Read MoreHave you got a secret? Chances are you do – we all do. The reasons for the things we keep to ourselves certainly vary, perhaps the secret is something very private, or maybe it’s not only your secret, alone.
Read MoreNot to brag, but I was listening to public radio before it was cool. And most of the time years back, the only place to catch the great programing was on the radio, and for me, that was usually when I was in my car.
Read MoreLike the old printed photos of the past, piled in boxes and albums, your digital images are stashed on every device and eating up your cloud space. Chances are your digital archive is bursting at the seams. If you don’t have an ordered system, your photos may languish into forgotten idleness.
Read MoreIndulge your senses and feel the splashy effervescence of life in this interview (#thedeliciousstory podcast #63) with chef Terrie Kohl. Based in Des Moines, Iowa’s largest metropolitan area, she is a one-woman culinary powerhouse that dazzles and delights, one great meal at a time!
Read MoreWho you are today came from your past and that of those who came before you. If you want to understand who you are, knowing the stories of those closest to you can provide insights.
You can spit in a cup and learn loads of genetic information, but it’s the past stories that provide richer context and meaning.
Read MoreWe have more information at our fingertips than ever before, which should be a good thing. With so much access to content, you’d think humanity would be pretty smart—and yet that doesn’t prove out.
If there’s anything recent history has taught us, it’s that we’re gullible, pliable, and easy victims to believing misinformation. If we don’t learn critical thinking and utilize it in all aspects of life, we’re susceptible to things like fraud and manipulation.
Read MoreHave you ever been treated unfairly? Has there been a time someone was in your face shouting that you are of no value? Did you tell them they were wrong? Did you lash out? Or did you remain peacefully steadfast in your defiance?
Read MoreDo you consider yourself a pretty smart cookie? How would you rate your emotional intelligence, in particular? It turns out that even if you have an IQ that’s off the charts, if you’re emotional intelligence is under water, you’re likely missing out on a significant way to grow and enjoy more contentment and success.
Read MoreWhen Oprah said, “Everyone has a story and there is something to be learned from every experience,” there were many people ready to embrace the concept. Are you one of them? Whether you know you have a story worth telling or have doubts as to its value, explore the many ways and reasons that your story matters—and why you need to tell it.
Read MoreSomething rare awaits you in this episode of The Delicious Story. We visit with aviation and urban historian Dr. Janet Bednarek, professor at the University of Dayton.
She takes us on a journey covering the historical highlights of aviation after WWI, including the evolution of the airport system, and the role of barnstormers in igniting the public’s interest for flight.
Read MoreWondering if you have the resilience to endure hardships as well as success? How about reach for challenging goals? Take heart; you’re here reading this post, which shows you’re a scrappy survivor on the lookout for tips. Read on to learn how to cultivate more strength and move forward in life with two crucial ingredients: courage and clarity.
Read MoreDo you think humans learn from the past, or are we doomed to repeat ourselves? And how does this concept apply to you?
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