Here is a man who definitely puts heart into his art. Over the last 16 years, pediatrician Dr. Ronald Lehocky has fashioned and donated close to 50,000 polymer clay heart pins. All the money (at $10 a pin) goes to support continuing education for the therapists at the Kids Center … [Read more...] about A Doctor With an Artistic Heart
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Making Her Mark With Her Sharpie
It took a little brainstorming before Joanna (Jo) Haas was able to settle on just a single item in her life that made her happy. As we settled in for the conversation, she mentioned that I might find her selection a bit strange. “I love my Sharpie pen,” says Jo. Honestly, I … [Read more...] about Making Her Mark With Her Sharpie
Staying Superfit: Competing and Winning
Bob Hobbs’ fascination with sports began when he watched the Hawaii Ironman as a child. He and friends who lived in his neighborhood would have their own version of the Olympics, and by age 14, Bob had already participated in his first triathlon.Since then, he has competed in … [Read more...] about Staying Superfit: Competing and Winning
Encouraging Creative Play
When I was 8 years old I decided it would be fun to live in a travel trailer. Our family didn’t happen to have one, so I set about building one for myself. I dreamed about parking it on the back of our property and living there, wild and free. I was a logical child, so I … [Read more...] about Encouraging Creative Play
Political Leader Dolores Delahanty And The Five Things She Would Tell Her 20-Year-Old Self
Dear 20-Year-Old Dolores, Your life will be quite a balancing act — and sometimes painful. Not everything will be successful, but in the end you will love every minute being a small part of change that was happening in our world. You will evolve into what contemporary … [Read more...] about Political Leader Dolores Delahanty And The Five Things She Would Tell Her 20-Year-Old Self