- The Value of Nothing Dec 12-- In this brief video, Dr. Talithia Williams talks about zero -- the value of nothing. She explains that “by giving ourselves permission to sit and ponder about nothingness and to give it structure, to give it a value -- we also give ourselves permission as a society to think about hard things and complex things.” We can think about the ...
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- Ancestors in Focus Dec 9-- The “Descendants Project” amplifies the voices of Native Peoples whose ancestors were photographed over a hundred years ago, one of whom is Shawnee Real Bird. She grew up on a reservation, and “wondered what I would connect with that could become a portal to the old way of life I longed for.” Shawnee searches to fill the gap in the ...
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- Can Purpose Affect Your Lifespan? Dec 5-- While we might assume that life satisfaction would lead to a longer life, recent studies suggest that having a purpose in life could be a better indicator. The long-term and wide-ranging study found that people with a life’s purpose lived longer regardless of the demographics. The lead study author says that purpose involves striving for something meaningful and is active, ...
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- Responding to Parkinson's ... with Rock Climbing?! Dec 2-- Inspiring and courageous rock climbers with Parkinson’s achieve extraordinary results with the help of a non-profit. As the reporter said, “There's no real understanding of how these people can do this, but you can certainly understand why.” According to a climber’s daughter, "My dad has a hard time walking across the room, but he can make it to the top of ...
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- Divisions Bring Some Together in this US County Nov 27-- Residents of Port Angeles, Washington gather weekly to exchange ideas and thoughts on current issues. When the primarily Democratic group didn’t reflect the community’s politics, they reached out to welcome Republicans. They sometimes find common ground, but “consensus isn't really the point,” according to David Fox, a longtime member. "It really is just to be face-to-face with other people's ideas, ...
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- Matchmakers Spark Friendships Between Teens and Elders Nov 22-- Andrea Levitt, 82, and Angelo Williams, 16, are paired by one of several nonprofits “that work to make US society less segregated by age to get the generations together.” Griffin, a non-profit director, pointed out, “We have an epidemic of loneliness and isolation that was exacerbated by the pandemic and has serious consequences.” Additionally, we create communities, services, infrastructure and ...
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