We’re about to lose Is the living presence of the elders who make up the Greatest Generation. Is anyone paying attention? And how can we celebrate this group while they are still with us? Read More
The Emphasis Should Be on Life!
Among the Legacy Project elders, I found the advice from people in their 90s and beyond to be particularly stirring. Wilfred, 93, reflected on his long life experience and offers these lessons for living (including one from Zorba the Greek!). Read More
Sometimes a Few Words Can Change You: “Elder Mantras”
Elder wisdom sometimes gets expressed in a powerful phrase or idea. I find that the voice of one or another of the Legacy Project elders will come to mind in stressful situations. I’ve come to call these their “elder mantras.” Read More
A Teacher’s Advice to Young People
Arlene, 83, grew up in the segregated South, became a teacher, and shares advice to young people from her very full life. Read More
Don’t Worry about What Everyone Else Thinks
Winona, 72, tells younger people that they need to be true to themselves, rather than trying to please everyone else. Read More
From Struggle to Success: Life Lessons from a Tuskeegee Airman
One lesson from the Legacy Project elders is: “Don’t give up trying to find a job you love.” If you think that’s impossible, read the story and lessons for living of Hiram Mann, 91 – one of the original Tuskeegee Airmen. Read More
Learn to Create Your Own Happiness
America’s elders tell us we can choose not to brood about the negatives in life, and instead ‘create your own happiness.” Read More
Do the right thing, and things open up for you
Mamie, 82, experienced racial discrimination in her youth and went on to mentor generations of students. She shares her lessons for younger people. Read More
