How lucky we are to have each other close and how brave we are for wanting to continue living.
Read MoreAfter three years of regular interactions, Cathy was more than my customer; she became my friend.
Read MoreNot all heroes wear capes—some wear button-down flannel shirts.
Read MoreAs writers we are often asked to show, not tell. My father-in-law comes from a generation where words were rarely used as an expression of love.
Read MoreRene just made you smile. She used to give bear hugs so tight that you couldn’t breathe!
Read MoreMy grandma taught me that love is free to give, and she never misses an opportunity to make someone smile. She has inspired me to try to make a difference for seniors all over the country.
Read MoreMy grandfather, Charles Mangino, was a truly inspiring, dedicated, and loving human, as well as a successful business owner and amazing family man. Charles started his business as a grocery store owner in a small section of New Castle, Pennsylvania called Mahoningtown.
Read MoreMy grandmother was a woman full of grace and love. She continues to inspire me to lead my life in a way that would make her proud. There’s never a day that goes by that I don’t think about her. But people who’ve left lasting impacts on our lives have a way of doing that to us.
Read MoreWhen I first met Jacob, I was 15 and brand new to this whole “journalism and social media” thing. At a convening for Born This Way Foundation, Jacob and I bonded over Taylor Swift, theatre and a mutual appreciation for golden hour. Fast forward a couple of years later and I’m incredibly honored to be a part of his team.
Read MoreAs a nonprofit founder and writer, I’ve always dreamt of incorporating storytelling into Love For Our Elders’ mission, pumping out inspiring, creative, and important content that brings seniors into a different light, but the timing never felt right to put appropriate energy behind such an endeavor. With last month’s launch of our new website, I know that today is that time.
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