Have you ever looked skyward and wondered, “How far does outer space go?” Then, this is for you. Humble Sky takes you on a trip beyond infinity. Pack your curiosity. But otherwise, baggage is unnecessary. In fact, it is prohibitive.…
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Now that Hollywood appears to have wised up to the Asian market, could the critical acclaim and box-office success of “Crazy Rich Asians” inspire the industry to reconsider its treatment of other under- and misrepresented populations? It’s time -- for…
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If ageist individuals are fortunate enough, years from now the shoe will be on the other foot. They will learn to confront prejudice through personal experience with growing older. For everyone’s sake, there are practical ways -- sooner than later…
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Warning, the fear-mongering “silver tsunami” depiction of the rising older adult population is resurfacing. “ are at risk from the intransigence of the old,” warns David Runciman, head of the political department at the University of Cambridge. Featured in Time…
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What’s new in Hollywood? Not much you might think by watching year after year of wife-killer murder mysteries; rogue surgeons with god-complexes; rom-coms with could-be couples; singing and dancing competitions with hard-luck contestants; and reality series with rotating stars. The…
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The opportunity may not be as dramatic as “Speak now or forever hold your peace,” but for some students one particular class assignment may have changed their lives. For most of us our high school years are remembered, for better…
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Hollywood is full of masterful manipulators, the behind-the-scenes operatives who are determined to control our hearts and minds and actions. Their battlefields are TV, film and streaming platforms, where they challenge viewers to believe the worlds they create, using nothing…
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Older adults are like other natural resources. We use them, use them up -- with little or no regard for their value beyond the present. Fortunately, unlike the rest, older adults are the only natural resource to naturally replenish and,…
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“Does she know what she’s having?” Mom asks. “Yes. A girl,” I say. “Ooh, that’s wonderful! All the other great-grandkids are boys,” she says with a big smile. “That’s right. Everyone is very excited,” I say. A few minutes pass.…
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“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind it doesn’t matter.” -- Mark Twain If you’re one of those people who think aging does matter, and who doesn’t want to be too obvious about getting older,…
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