This post was originally seen on Forbes.com. Centenarians, or people living to be at least 100, have always been a rare breed. Think about it – how many people do you know who’ve lived for over a century? But that could be changing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people living to be over 100 is growing fast. While that seems like good news on the surface, it brings up an interesting dilemma: ... Read more...
Why I’m Making My Own Halloween Costume This Year
After my grandfather passed away in January, I inherited his sewing machine. I'd always wanted to learn how to sew, and now I had no excuse not to. I'd learned to hand sew as a child, but using a sewing machine had always intimidated me. I signed up at my local sewing store for six weeks of Sewing 101. The class cost $150, which felt like an incredible luxury at the time. I learned how to thread a bobbin, replace a broken needle and sew ... Read more...