What makes the achievement even more remarkable is that Oscar is in his 50s. This is his second BA and his third career. And he thanks failure for making it all possible.
A Day With A Palm Tree: It is Never too Late to Live Your Dream
EMBASSY KID: A MEMOIR. Episode 2: The Mob Comes Roving (Caracas, 1958)
“They’re looking for PJ’s head honchos,” my father said. “Russ just had a mob in front of their house thinking his diplomatic plates were Venezuelan issue for the regime.”
A Day With a Palm Tree: A Tribute to Kate, from Kaleidoscope Wojo
Stories of personal triumph, community engagement, and environmental stewardship. About today’s story Ever since my 2019 close call with a ruptured aneurysm while traveling in Amsterdam and my subsequent return to full life, I am keenly appreciative of the value of life. Today’s story is one that inspires me to remember to live fully every…
Family Friday: How a Little Cheer Can Brighten Up the World
How one reader took on the challenge to spread happiness among strangers.
Family Friday: How One Person Has Helped Hundreds Protect the Sea
One man’s inspired action is helping hundreds of us clean our beaches.
Family Friday: My Aunt, Jean Amerson Brookins, A Life Force
My Aunt Jeanie had all the time in the world to listen to what we had to say.
Family Friday: How to Be Your Dog’s Best Friend
So, listen to your dog’s body language, just like she listens to yours, and you’ll both get more enjoyment out of being each other’s best friends.
Family Friday: How Public Parks Improve Wellbeing
Paris’ Luxembourg Gardens One of our favorite days of our 2018 week in Paris was the Sunday we spent in the Luxembourg Gardens, wandering along the sandy paths with other couples, grandmothers and grandchildren, entire families, “le tout Paris.” Jardín du Luxembourg, July 2018 Amsterdam’s Vondelpark The following week, we discovered much the same bucolic…
Family Friday: Why training your dog is not about the tricks
I was expecting my dog trainer to give me a list of new tricks. Instead, I learned a much bigger lesson.
Family Friday: How We Spent our 23-Hour Vacation
Several months ago, I was confident that my husband and I could live as pandemic hermits forever. We had gotten very good at the closed-in life, us and our rescue Lab, Kumba. But, then came the COVID-19 vaccinations. We began to venture out. At our favorite breakfast place, the three Latin sisters who preside over…