The intent of this essay is sad and outrageous. It is about mass murders in the United States and how they produce three different types of outrage or indignation. Undeniably the loss suffered by family and friends of the victims…
Here’s an entertaining exercise for anyone who regularly visits an individual with cognitive impairment. Particularly for those frustrated by the monotony of responding to the same questions every 15-30 seconds. The tedium of the continuously looping conversation begins with the…
Spend enough time with someone with a broken brain and you might actually learn something. Think of it as addition by subtraction. For example, I’ve learned to appreciate that for individuals living with dementia and severe memory loss the mantra…
Two of entertainment’s most accomplished and vocal proponents of active aging, both of whom celebrated birthdays this July, remind the industry and public of the value of experience, perspective and longevity. “How can a product be ‘anti-aging’?” Helen Mirren questions….
A short story by Stuart Greenbaum [Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction. While the perceptions and insights are informed by professional and personal experiences, no connection to real individuals or circumstances should be inferred.] No one can know…
Independent validation: The use of impartial authorities and sources to confirm the value of something. This approach intends to positively influence support for an action or item by presenting credible, unbiased testimony, explained public relations mastermind Edward L. Bernays. So,…
By Stuart Greenbaum “Does she know what she’s having?” Mom asked. “Yes. A girl,” I answered. “Ooh, that’s wonderful! All the other great-grandkids are boys,” she said with a big smile. “That’s right. Everyone is excited for a girl,” I…
HOT OFF THE PRESS: SACRAMENTO, CA — If you have never looked skyward into the deep blue yonder and given a second thought to just how far outer space really goes, the new book Humble Sky cautions, you should make…
For fans of filmmaker Charlie Kaufman who’ve been intrigued over the years by the bizarro worlds of “Being John Malkovich,” “Adaptation,” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” and a dozen other inventive cinematic experiences, his expansive debut novel Antkind is…
Short fiction by Stuart Greenbaum Whether the act was impulsive or thoughtless is neither here nor there. As far as Jennifer was concerned, either excuse was indefensible. She saw the whole thing and, in her mind, it was an unseemly…
