A Time for Us

In the musical, West Side Story, Leonard Bernstein's modern paraphrase of Romeo and Juliet, Tony and Maria, the two lovers, confidently sing that there will be "a time for us,"

March 6, 2016|

Helping the Homeless

It may be hard to imagine not knowing where you’ll be sleeping from one night to the next, but for countless people living in big cities and small towns, it’s a reality.

March 2, 2016|

Who are saints?

Chicago newspaper columnist Bob Greene writes about a ten-year-old girl named Sarah Meyers whose grandfather had died. Sarah's mother said, "He hadn't been feeling well for sometime."

February 28, 2016|

What is Essential Tremor?

Essential tremor is the most common neurological disorder found in the older adult population. It affects between 1 and 5 percent of adults over 60 years of age.

February 23, 2016|

The Pressure of Life

Do you ever feel like you live in a pressure cooker? Did you know that it takes longer to cook food at high altitudes, because at high altitudes the air pressure is much lower than in the lower plains?

February 21, 2016|

An Italian Connection

After falling in love with an American soldier stationed in Italy during World War II, Teresa Herr moved to the United States in 1945. She adjusted to life in a new country, worked as a beautician and raised her four daughters.

February 17, 2016|

The Importance of Being Generous

Did you know that at one time generosity was illegal in Santa Cruz, California? That's right. It was illegal for someone to put money in other people's parking meters without their permission.

February 14, 2016|
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