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Virtual Book Tour: 30 Lessons for Loving

by phyllis, February 25, 2015

Today we are pleased to host family sociologist, researcher on aging and author Karl Pillemer, Ph.D. on our blogsite. We will be discussing his insightful book, 30 LESSONS FOR LOVING: Advice from the Wisest Americans on Love, Relationships, and Marriage. Dr. Pillemer led an in-depth study of long-married elders ever conducted, comprised of 700 people averaging 43 years of marriage. They opened their hearts and the findings are fascinating, so let’s get started. Her Mentor Center: What is the Legacy Project and what inspired you to launch it? Karl Pillemer: … Continue reading →

Posted in adult children, aging parents, intimate partner, well-being, your self | Tagged advice, anger, communication, conflict resolution, elders, Great Depression, Karl Pillemer, long term marriages, love, resilience, support, Virtual Book Tour | 16 Comments

President Barack Obama

by phyllis, January 20, 2009

Despite early frigid temperatures, a mid-day sun warmed the crowd of more than two million who came to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama as America’s 44th president. He took the reins of power in a high-noon ceremony amid economic worries and high expectations. Obama’s inauguration represents a time of renewal and optimism. In his speech, he said the nation must choose “hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord” to overcome the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. His election was cheered around the world as … Continue reading →

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by rosemary, December 2, 2008

Yesterday came the official word about what families have sensed for a while – Americans are in the midst of a recession, potentially the worst since the Great Depression. Many people who are normally calm are stressed by the financial meltdown and concerned that they are spiraling out of control. If this sounds familiar, you could be emotionally at risk for harming your children, your spouse or elders under your care. If you are worried about your hostile attitude and aggressive behavior – be it verbal abuse or physical – … Continue reading →