Profiles
Honoring a 9/11 Hero: Stephen Siller’s Legacy
Frank Siller, chairman and CEO of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, shares an emotional narrative about his brother, Stephen Siller, who lost his life in the 9/11 attacks. On September 1, Frank will discuss his
Jim Ruddle: A Life Remembered
Jim Ruddle, who left local TV screens 40 years ago to explore the world on his 35-foot steel-hulled cutter, passed away at age 94 in Rye, New York. His death from natural causes was shared
Missouri Grandmother Faces Permit Challenge for Community Breakfasts
A Missouri grandmother is facing challenges from county health officials regarding her community breakfast tradition. Kathy Kite, residing in Harrisburg, Missouri, has been serving free homemade breakfasts to her neighbors since May. Health officials have
Hinsdale’s Centennial: Betty Bauer Reflects on a Life Well-Lived
Betty Bauer and her husband, Bob, moved from Chicago’s Hegewisch neighborhood to Hinsdale about 65 years ago. At that time, Hinsdale appeared vastly different than it does today. Bauer recalls finding an empty lot just
Coping with Exclusion from a Daughter’s Elopement
A mother shares her feelings of exclusion following her daughter’s secretive elopement. The daughter and her husband chose to marry in private, without informing any family members, to avoid difficulties associated with the groom’s mother,
Dealing with a Mother-in-Law’s Memory Issues
Dear Carolyn, My mother-in-law is a kind and gentle person. Recently, she has shown signs of memory problems. Our visits to her are quite infrequent as we live far apart. We manage to see her
A Mother’s Comfort: Embracing Nighttime Rituals with Her Toddler
A mother in Illinois, Krista Stolt, experienced an unforgettable moment when reviewing footage from her baby’s monitor. Although opinions on co-sleeping vary among parents, a CDC study found that half of mothers share a bed
Mother’s Brave Recovery After Shark Attack
Leah Stewart, an Australian mother and teacher, survived a shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee Beach with severe injuries. As she recovers, messages from supporters worldwide have become a source of comfort for her during sleepless
Preserving World War II History: Rishi Sharma’s Mission
Rishi Sharma, a determined 28-year-old, has spent the last decade traveling across the United States. His goal is to document the stories of World War II combat veterans. He has interviewed over 3,000 veterans and