The ‘Arte’ of Living Well in San Miguel
“I paint flowers so they will not die,” wrote Frida Kahlo, one of Mexico’s most celebrated artists. Immortalizing the vitality of nature is one motive for creating art. Another is invigorating the community – and few cities better reflect the
Encouraging by Nature: Jane Baxter Lynn on the Power of Mentoring
Award-winning mentor, conservationist, and strategic nonprofit advisor Jane Baxter Lynn of JBL Strategies believes that intentionally creating mentoring relationships is the key to career and personal success. It is said that when the student is ready, the teacher will appear.
The Life You Lead Is the Legacy You Leave
There’s no time like the start of a new year to consider the legacy you create with each moment of your life. While some people consider building a legacy an end-of-life matter, in reality, your legacy is a product of
‘Tis the Season for a Family Vacation down Memory Lane
As the pandemic rages on, families are setting aside hopes for holiday travel and scaling back traditional gatherings. Many may feel they’re missing out this season, but you needn’t let the 2020 blues hinder your holiday spirit. The silver lining
Lose a Loved One, Gain a Legacy: 4 Steps to Grief Recovery
Old family photos take on new meaning after the loss of a loved one. The picture of my mother posing with me as a baby, framed side-by-side with one of me holding my own daughter, once seemed like a cute
Leading on and off the Field: Timmy Newsome on Life after the Dallas Cowboys
Playing your best game when the world is watching is one thing, but leadership also happens in those hidden acts of service we perform each day—and Timmy Newsome, former running back for the Dallas Cowboys, excels at both. After playing
Suffering, Survival and Legacy: Author Debora Annino on Giving Back After Cancer
When Barry Annino set out to write a book on life after a terminal diagnosis, his wife embarked on her own writing journey. Their new memoir chronicles their experience in “suffering, survival and legacy” from two very different perspectives—two sides
Artful Remembrance: Sculptor Michael O’Keefe’s Tribute to Van Cliburn
The act of commemorating the life and legacy of another, whether through words or deeds, calls for an artist’s eye. In this Q&A, artist Michael O’Keefe shares his experience of working to capture the likeness and spirit of renowned pianist
Earth Day Is 50 and Fabulous. Here’s a Different Way to Celebrate.
Turning 50 is a milestone in any lifetime. It’s a time to celebrate how far you’ve come, to think about what comes next, and to consider the legacy you hope to create. To quote my favorite Franciscan teacher Richard Rohr,
Visits with Barry: Hope and Healing in Terminal Illness
Life has its milestones. Graduations, marriages, and births are classic markers along the highway of human experience, and these are the events we celebrate, organize and publicize. And then there are those private moments when a spontaneous connection grabs a