82-year-old man who wants to learn to swim has his wish fulfilled

I originally wrote this post on ideapod called “Who are we on the cusp of death?” I have recently been contemplating mortality, the meaning of life and purpose. We all do, of course. Three events are uneasy reminders of my fragile mortality: Leaving the corporate world to pursue (as yet undetermined) entrepreneurial, creative and philanthropic... Read More

Way back when I was still a teenager, a slightly older gallant swept me off my feet by taking me to one of the most exciting theatrical events of that era: the first ever production of My Fair Lady in Sydney. Since then, like just about everybody else on this planet at that time, I... Read More

The pandemic has made bringing a baby into the world an even bigger challenge for all new and expectant parents. What was it like to be pregnant, to give birth and to look after a baby in the middle of this crisis? These parents share their stories. Read More