America's Oldest Park Ranger Still Works at 93: 'Life keeps opening up'
Betty Soskin loves giving tours of the Rosie the Riveter National Park, offering her own first-hand account of World War II and the Civil Rights Movement.
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When Women Were Banned From Medical Schools, Elizabeth Blackwell Started Her Own
Elizabeth Blackwell was determined to go to medical school in the 1800s when women weren't allowed to become doctors. With sheer perseverance she beat the odds.
We Stumbled Upon a Lincoln Lovefest at Ford's Theater 150 Years After His Death
The most fortuitous thing happened when I met an out-of-town friend in Washington, DC. We stumbled upon Ford's Theater on the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln assassination.
In Iraq, a Historic Christian Library Saved From Militants
When Islamic State militants advanced toward a monastery in northern Iraq, the monks rushed to protect a cherished library of centuries-old Christian manuscripts.
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Cherish the Woman Who Stands by You
Breaking Generational Cycles of Pain
Living by Your Own Values, Not Others' Approval
When Life Brings Rain, It’s Okay to Rest
Before You Judge Someone's Life, Take a Moment to Walk in Their Shoes.
A Friend Who Spreads Gossip is Not a True Friend at All
The Value of Human Connection Over Digital Convenience
The Quiet Kind of Love
One Day, Your Mom Won’t Call You Anymore
I’ve reached a point in my life...
Happiness is a mindset, a conscious choice we make every day