Personal Stories

Have you gotten your invitation yet? It seems that everyone and his mother (or son or daughter) is throwing a party this spring or summer. Whether they be weddings, anniversaries, graduations, or just celebrations bringing people together, it seems like we’re all going to need to shop our closets (or…

You likely know him as the bad-ass hitman in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction or maybe from his roles in Jurassic Park or Do The Right Thing. He’s had a strong presence in the film industry for many decades and is even about to be presented with an honorary Oscar at…

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, it may be the time to grab a book and sit outside. And if you’re looking for inspiration and thought-provoking insights, you can’t do much better than some of the new books just released. In their own way, each addresses…

Have you returned to movie theaters? Are you compiling a list of new films to watch when they come out? Well, following the recent Sundance virtual film festival, several new documentaries have come to our attention- and should come to yours. These are films that capture real, lived experiences of…

The pressure is real for so many of us who have crossed that line (wherever it runs) from middle-aged to the next stage. When we see women in their 50s like Jennifer Lopez or Nicole Kidman look slim and glamorous, it’s hard not to take note of the fact that…

It’s been said that no one can love you more than your grandmother. Certainly, the bonds between a grandmother and grandchild are often unlike any other relationship and can last a lifetime. For 2 young photographers, bound by their love of their own grandmothers and in search of a meaningful…