For the first time, a resident of “Sesame Street” is experiencing homelessness — and the hope is that her story can help sweep the clouds away for the growing number of young children in the United States without homes to call their own. Source: ‘Sesame Street’ Muppet is first to experience homelessness – CNN
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So when K.J. died in May of congestive heart failure after a long battle with leukemia, Kaleb was devastated. And when Kaleb, now 12, learned that Singleton couldn’t afford a headstone for K.J.’s grave, he was determined to help. Source: After his best friend died, a 12-year-old Michigan boy raised $2,500 to pay for the…
Read MoreWe recently interviewed and photographed people in the Washington area who are intimately involved in the aftermath of death. Their occupations are diverse, but their insights about death, grief and life are universal. Source: When someone dies, these people spring into action. Lessons on death, grief and life – The Washington Post
Read MoreWelcome to the Center for Loss & Life Transition Led by grief counselor and educator Dr. Alan Wolfelt, we are an organization dedicated to helping people who are grieving and those who care for them. Perhaps someone you love has died, or you want to help a grieving friend or family member. Or maybe you…
Read MoreJulia Lorraine Hill (known as Julia “Butterfly” Hill, born February 18, 1974) is an American environmental activist and tax redirection advocate. She is best known for having lived in a 180-foot (55 m)-tall, roughly 1500-year-old California redwood tree for 738 days between December 10, 1997 and December 18, 1999. Hill lived in the tree, affectionately known…
Read MorePatricia Quintana, the chef and author whose work exalted the range and sophistication of Mexican cuisine, died on Monday at her home in Mexico City. She was 72. She wore a white chef jacket in defiance of a male-dominated culture that didn’t see women as professional chefs. She celebrated Mexican heritage through her work as…
Read MoreSource: George Bush, 41st President, Dies at 94 – The New York Times Click here for more great photos of George H.W. Bush. The 41st president of the United States In the end, a peaceful passing for the president His friendship has been one of the great gifts of my life – former president Bill…
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