By Lauren Selman and Tina Hittenberger | Bio
One of the most inspiring things here [at the Olympics in Vancouver] is the sustained camaraderie of ALL the athletes.We have been here eleven days and the demonstration of humanity has not waivered once. I am continuously stunned by the respect, courtesy and admiration that transcends national boundaries, religious differences and historic animosities. This code of sportsmanship and honor encompasses more than just the
A few faces glimpsed in the crowds…
This video was created for the AARP U@50 video contest and placed
second. Less than 2 minutes long and worth viewing…
Recorded 25 years after the original video, this amazing performance from over 80 artists and performers reminds us we can make a difference in the lives of the Haitian people today.
By Jim Selman | Bio
David Brooks wrote a very compelling New York Times op ed piece called “The Geezer’s Crusade”. His point was that the elders in our society hold the future for everyone in their hands (so to speak). Since 1980 when I was serving on the California Commission on Aging, one of my biggest concerns has been that, as a society, we are turning older people into constituents competing
The view from downtown Vancouver’s Olympic media hub
A little bit of patriotric display
And security everywhere…
By Jim Selman | Bio
There are two kinds of break-ups. The ‘soft’ breakup is where both parties in a relationship more or less stay in communication and talk about their differences, their discontent or their changing needs until they arrive at a conclusion that “This just isn’t working” and agree to go their separate ways. Sometimes they remain friends. In any case, this kind of mature and honest ending allows both parties to let go of past expectations or disappointments, eventually
By Shae Hadden
In honor of Valentine’s Day….
Love is.
Regardless of what life presents,
this Love moves with grace through
time and space,
disclosing through thoughts and
Being
the essence of what is
and who we really are,
embracing it all
wholeheartedly with acceptance and
Joy
The boundaries of Love
are undefined,
limitless,
unconstrained,
non-existent
Love is
All.
An article published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine says that frequent sex can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of some cancers and improve longevity. Researchers reviewed studies of health and sex from the past several decades and revealed the following 10 benefits of sex:
Mark the date and time on your calendars: Saturday, March 27th at 8:30
pm local time. Join the movement to demand immediate action on climate change and turn off your lights for one hour. Declare your commitment on the Earth Hour website, and add your name to the growing list of people who are pledging their support.