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A black and white photo of a young girl wearing tap shoes. Next Avenue, mother, family history

My Mother-in-Law, the Tap Dancing Showgirl

My wife's 91-year-old mom shares stories of her early days as a tap-dancing showgirl and TV performer 
May 10, 2024
A younger woman with her grandma. Next Avenue, Bess Kalb

'Nobody Will Tell You This But Me'

A new book by comedy writer Bess Kalb tells the story of the love she had for her 'Grandma Bobby'
May 10, 2024
An illustration of a vintage matchbook and firemen on a firetruck. Next Avenue

My Favorite Firefighter

Decades after an adventurous 5-year-old almost burns down her family home, she wonders what became of the man who saved her
May 9, 2024
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Multiple handwritten recipes on paper. Next Avenue, mother's day, mom's recipes

Life Lessons From Mom's Recipe Books

A funny thing happened about six months after my mother died: I began to take an interest in cooking
May 9, 2024
A person sharing their family oral history and looking at old photos. Next Avenue

How Oral Histories Bring Family Stories to Life

Your family and friends may not think they're interesting, but it's up to you to ask questions that prove them wrong
May 8, 2024
Two people smiling together. Next Avenue, mother,

Dedication: Living My Mother's Dream

As my mom and I both faced serious illnesses, I saw the power that comes from facing hard things together — and wrote a novel
May 8, 2024
A father and daughter smiling together in front of a landmark. Next Avenue

Someday, My Father Will Die. Today, We Are Enjoying Lunch Together.

As my dad faces health challenges, it makes me wonder: Have I valued him enough? Have I shown it?
May 7, 2024
Three older women smiling together. Next Avenue, lessons from my other mothers, mother's day

Six Lessons Learned from My ‘Other Mothers’ 

How ‘substitute’ moms enriched my life before and after I lost my own mother
May 7, 2024
A muskox laying down in a field. Next Avenue, Alaska wildlife conservation

Saving Alaska’s Orphaned Wildlife

Visitors are welcome at a conservation center that rescues wild strays and is bringing the wood bison back from the brink
May 6, 2024
A bright yellow bird perched on a branch. Next Avenue, birding, grief

For Grieving People, Birds Can Bring Hope

In her new book, author Courtney Ellis shares how observing birds and their characteristics can help people feel less alone during a season of grief
May 3, 2024
A mother and daughter smiling. Next Avenue, motherless daughters

Childhood Interrupted: When a Mother Dies Too Soon

A talk with author Hope Edelman about the experience of losing a mother.
May 3, 2024
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