by Kathlene McGovern | Jun 24, 2022 | Happy Headlines
It’s undeniable that there is a certain symbiosis that permeates the world and all its inhabitants, from the most intelligent human to (what may look like) the least significant worm. The magic that happens when we come together in conscious, or even unconscious...
by Dove Rose | Jun 8, 2022 | Expert Advice
What if you start living every day, doing anything you want? We live in a world of checks and balances, work hard to deserve rewards, and push, push, push and then collapse. I say flip that on its head and let’s start living the life we want right this very...
by Kathlene McGovern | May 27, 2022 | Happy Headlines
As leaves crowd the trees, replacing winter’s barren landscape, it reminds us that the nature of this cyclical world, and the people in it, is abundant and generous. In this month’s Happy Headlines, we highlight inspiring stories about giving college grads a debt-free...
by Madeline Miller | May 20, 2022 | Education, Expert Advice
We all remember that one great teacher, the one who inspired and believed in us, the one who made a difference, maybe even changed the course of our lives. Becoming a great educator doesn’t just happen by chance. It takes time and effort to perfect the art of...
by Cheryl Farrell | May 16, 2022 | Guest Writers, Social Issues
Our guest contributor, Cheryl Farrell, a corporate communicator responds to gun violence. A CNN video clip shows news anchors needing more than three minutes to recite the list of mass shootings in the U.S. … that occurred in the first five months of the year!...
by Dove Rose | May 4, 2022 | Expert Advice, Special
Simple. Simple. Simple. I want to talk to you about simplifying your life. Lately I find myself becoming more and more streamlined in my existence. I don’t know about you but it feels good to be, not only free from clutter and excess anything, but to also...
by Cheryl Farrell | Apr 30, 2022 | Guest Writers, Social Issues
Guest contributor Cheryl Farrell writes about the power of sharing our stories to make human connections. The word “storytelling” evokes images of children’s fairy tales, movie scripts, and even liner notes in financial reports. Back in the day, a young person...
by Kathlene McGovern | Apr 20, 2022 | Happy Headlines
Spring has officially sprung (even if the weather begs to differ) and with the season comes the inevitable – instinctual – sense of renewal and regeneration. From breaking down borders to build a bi-national park, soundwaves that regenerate bone and pre-fab building...
by Dove Rose | Apr 8, 2022 | Expert Advice
The Question is Important As we grow up, we want to be in deep relationship with ourselves in such a way that we truly know what feeds us; nourishes us, sustains us, touches our soul. For me personally, I need a lot of quiet time. I need nature, water, wind,...
by Kathlene McGovern | Mar 28, 2022 | Happy Headlines
We all spent more than a year trying to help the kids in our lives learn from our living rooms and if we didn’t know it before the pandemic, we certainly know it now – it takes talent, passion, and a whole lot of love to dedicate your life to being a teacher. From...
by insidewink | Mar 28, 2022 | Social Issues
A Passionate Belief That One Can Always Do More My husband, George McDonald, founded The Doe Fund in memory of a homeless woman known only as Mama. Hundreds of homeless people lived in and underneath Grand Central Terminal during the 1980s, including Mama, and George...
by insidewink | Mar 16, 2022 | Expert Advice
The Artistry of Bread The creator of Don Quixote, Spanish novelist, playwright, poet, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra said “All sorrows are less with bread.” We heartedly agree… a nice slice of warm, fresh bread can make everything better. And Mary Parr of...
by Dove Rose | Mar 8, 2022 | Expert Advice, Featured
Mix It Up! We could all play in the curiosity sandbox a bit more. So often we get complacent with our food choices, rituals, schedule, and even driving routes. I am here to invite us all to mix it up a bit; join me. When it comes to food, it can be very easy to find...
by Kathlene McGovern | Feb 22, 2022 | Happy Headlines
The musical The Pajama Game, adapted from the Richard Bissel novel 7 ½ cents, is about, well, the game of running a pajama factory: production, labor costs, strikes and, of course, love. At the top of the show is a jaunty production number complete with brightly...
by Jean Trebek | Feb 18, 2022 | Featured, Social Issues
“We deliver emergency medical and related services to those affected by conflict, disaster and disease, no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions.” donate If you were to meet Nancy Aossey CEO of International Medical Corps, in person you would...
by Jean Trebek | Feb 16, 2022 | Expert Advice, Videos
Dr. Gail Parker educates us on the power of Yoga While checking out at Whole Foods, I saw a YOGA magazine with this beautiful woman on the cover- Dr. Gail Parker. I was intrigued by the caption, How Yoga Can Help Heal Racial Trauma. I thought what a perfect and...
by Dove Rose | Feb 12, 2022 | Expert Advice, Featured
From Outreach to In-reach When I started writing this month’s article based on friendship, I was leaning towards the dynamic bonds I have amongst my friends. I planned on diving into the nuances of the art of true friendship. I realized something as I was chatting...
by Kathlene McGovern | Jan 24, 2022 | Happy Headlines
“We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep…” These words, written by William James, who is considered the father of American psychology, seem especially profound in light of the last two years. Something we all know for certain...
by Amy McLaughlin-Margolis | Jan 22, 2022 | Expert Advice, Featured, Guest Writers
Happy New Year! And what a few years it’s been for all of us, individually and collectively as we navigate this pandemic and the unknown future of it together. I am sending you all so much love from my little desk in L.A. The new year usually brings with it...
by Dove Rose | Jan 16, 2022 | Expert Advice, Guest Writers
One Good Deed A Day My husband and I decided to set an intention to do at least one good deed a day and I want to invite you to join us. We were on a walk and discussing how we can do good in this life. Sometimes it is the simple things; the anonymous, the tiny...
