History’s Hidden Hero: A Tribute to My Favorite Uncle
I only met him once, and that was as a young boy, but I always knew Uncle Bob as Dad’s “favorite uncle.” Though Uncle Bob had lived much of his adult life in Bakersfield, California—quite a distance from our home
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.
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
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
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
Commemorate Civic-Minded Women in Your Family for Women’s History Month
Forty-two years ago, in March 1978, a group of women in Santa Rosa, California decided to host a week-long celebration at a local park.to recognize the historical accomplishments and contributions of women in society. Their event inspired women in other
Goodbye, Max
He didn’t need to talk to convey his message. His sweet brown eyes always twinkled and his floppy ears perked up when he wanted our attention, which had far more impact than the yapping his little mate did to distract