Nominate Someone Age 60+ For Purpose Prize

Five inspiring people will win the 2012 Purpose Prize—and $100,000 each—for improving their communities and the world.   Encore Careers is looking for people in the second half of life who’ve transitioned from previous jobs to new careers with passion, purpose and, in many cases, a paycheck. This prize is sponsored by Encore, which encourages […]

The Doggie Dress Code

My friend Debbie talks about Bob a lot. On our early morning runs, she’ll ponder what he might be doing at any given moment. Is he sleeping in? Is he watching TV? Is he eating? Or she’ll talk about taking him sailing. Or she’ll mention that she needs to get him new shoes.   It […]

Drinking Age Is Debated At New Trier

From allowances and curfew times to who gets the car this weekend, the unresolved debates between parents and high schoolers are plentiful. One particularly hot issue involving parents and teens is whether or not the drinking age should be lowered.   Donald Zeigler, a representative from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Alex Koroknay-Palicz of the […]