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Staying active is an essential part of healthy living at any age, but as we age, it can get harder. Your help in engaging your senior loved one in activities that will keep them both physically and mentally active is invaluable. Keeping active is a big part of improving a senior’s quality of life, but […]

Art Pardee, who was known for his words of wisdom and widely-read articles that appeared in this space each month for the last three years, passed away swiftly on Saturday, November 10. It was a very peaceful passing and so deserved by someone so loved. His cheery holiday smile always reminded me of Santa. And, […]

A Message From The Executive Director Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, ‘Tis the season at Kensington Park for lots of celebration! Join us in The Highlands for our Holiday Party on Saturday, December 1, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. We follow with our Woodlands Holiday Party on Saturday, December 8, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. […]

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. EVOO 4 8oz. Lamb Shoulder Chops Salt and Pepper to taste 1 Tbsp. Ground Coriander 8 garlic cloves, halved 1 bunch thyme sprigs 1 cup fruity red wine (Zinfandel) ½ cup dried cherries ½ cup dried apricots, quartered 2 cups beef stock   Directions: In a large deep skillet, heat the oil. […]

Shaunte was nominated for Employee of the Month for her kind, caring attitude, her love for seniors, her smile, and her helping hand no matter the situation.  Shaunte started working as a concierge at Kensington Park in February 2018. She was referred to us by her friend and team member, private-duty aide Renea Nash. Born […]

Baseball, the sport of summer, now at last draws its season to a close. For many of us “elderly Americans,” watching the local Washington Nationals on TV brings back long-ago memories of cheering on our favorite hometown teams. But the Nats’ efforts this year went for naught, and the Nationals were destined to again lead […]

Ingredients: 3 pounds Brussel Sprouts 6 tbsp. EVOO 1 cup Shallots sliced thin 2 oz. thickly sliced pancetta, small dice Salt and Pepper to taste Directions: In a saucepan bring water to a boil, cook brussel sprouts until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes, drain and dry.  Cut brussels lengthwise. In a large sauté pan, heat 2 […]

Meet Jeanette who hails from the tiny island in the West Indies known to many as Antigua or Wadadli. “Wadadli,” the name given by the Arawak Indians who first inhabited the island, which means “land of sun, sea and sand,” denotes a place that boasts 365 white sandy beaches—one for each day of the year. […]

October is a wrap. Team KP (with lots of help and participation from friends and family members) fundraised, collaborated, and walked our way to the finish line for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising over $17,000 dollars for the cause. Thank you so much to our partners and supporters! November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness […]

A Message From The Executive Director Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, November is a time of gratitude which, by most measures, is defined as a feeling of thankfulness. Our team at Kensington Park would like to say thank you for being part of our family and enriching our lives. We love caring for you and […]

“Talk about being thrown into the fire!”, says Janet Goldberg, Director of Independent Living, “Nakia came to Kensington Park just a few short weeks before The Highlands’ lead concierge was about to leave campus. To say her training was “fast-tracked” would be an understatement. Nevertheless, she jumped in headfirst and has been doing an amazing […]

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” — Edgar Degas Arts therapist Alberta (“Alby”) Gyimah-Boadi enjoys bringing the creative arts to the residents here on campus and loves working with all the talented individuals who call Kensington Park home. She received her master’s degree in art therapy from George Washington University. […]

Resident Writer: Barbara Delouise When I was growing up in North Carolina during World War II, as soon as school was out for the summer, my mom took me to the shore in New Jersey where we joined up with her sister and her family to spend the summer in a family cottage on a […]

How would you like to have had vocalist Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey’s Band play at your senior prom? Well, one special resident, Margaret (Maggi) M., was that lucky lady! Her father had asked her what she wanted for her senior prom and she wishfully told him she wanted Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey to […]

A Message From The Executive Director Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, October promises to be a busy time, with many interesting events planned at Kensington Park. But more important, October is Resident Rights Month. Our focus is on you, as the resident, and we encourage you or your family member to feel comfortable in voicing […]

Ingredients: 2 sticks, salted butter, plus more for greasing pan 2 Granny Smith Apples ½ cup Raisins 2 cans crescent rolls 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract 8 oz. citrus flavored soda 2 tsp. Cinnamon   Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees, butter a 9X13 pan.  Peel and core the apples, cut […]

Meet Khyla Anderson, the newest member of Kensington Park’s Creative Arts Therapy team. Khyla received her bachelor’s degree in music therapy, with a minor in psychology, from Immaculata University in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Before coming to Kensington Park, Khyla completed a six-month internship at A Place To Be, a therapeutic arts organization offering unique performance-based music […]

Hurricane Florence Dear Residents, Families and Friends, Kensington Park is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Florence! We have power generators across campus for each community so that basic physical plant operations will not be interrupted in the event our electricity is lost during the storm. Any previously scheduled resident outings and events have been […]

I’ve noticed that today’s television and newspaper travel advertisements are filled with enticements for vacationers and weekend get-out-of-towners designed to appeal to members of the most sophisticated segments of society who wish to experience ready-made heaven on earth. Parents in our well-appointed suburbs these days provide their children nearly unlimited exposure to all manner of […]

Pierre and Joan D. make a very interesting couple. They’re fun to talk with because they’ve had such interesting adventures, both as a couple and individually. Together they have traveled throughout Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America and Central America. Individually, Joan has worked in Chile, England, and Austria and together they performed […]

A Message From the Executive Director Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, Take notice, please! And roll out the red carpet! On August 9, Kensington Park held its Second Annual Team Member Recognition Banquet. This wonderful evening featured plenty of food and awards, as well as a slideshow of team members in action throughout the year, […]

The Woodlands was abuzz last month when our own artist-in-residence, Kaaren R., lent her talents to teach a class in watercolor. Kaaren is a Woodlands resident. She has painted most of her life and for 26 years was a very popular watercolor instructor at the Santa Barbara Adult Education Center. Kaaren gets energy from sharing […]

“Paul is always willing to help, no matter the situation.” “He’s been a great support to all departments and residents.” “He has such a kind and giving way about him!” These are just a few of the many complimentary remarks made about Paul by the Kensington Park management team in the short time he’s been […]

“Music therapy, to me, is music performance without the ego. It’s not about entertainment as much as it’s about empathizing. If you can use music to slip past the pain and gather insight into the workings of someone else’s mind, you can begin to fix a problem.” — Jodi Picoult (author of the bestselling book Sing […]

It seems the topic of happiness—what it is and how to find it—is the current sujet du jour. Earlier this year I noted a newspaper article emanating from my hometown of New Haven, Connecticut, where, at Yale University, the psychology department hopes to teach students, half of whom seek mental health counseling, “how to lead […]

John was born in Manville, Rhode Island, and grew up in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where he worked in a textile mill after graduating from high school. In February 1943, at the age of 19, John enlisted in the United States Army in Providence, Rhode Island, and served as a range finder in North Africa, Italy, […]

A Message From the Executive Director Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, Our Kensington Park team hopes you have enjoyed your summer and that the last of it continues to be safe and relaxing! We are always looking for partnerships that will ultimately benefit our residents, and the following three do just that. I’d like to […]

Kensington Park Senior Living has added a snazzy new mode of transportation to its fleet. Now residents, staff and visitors will be able to navigate our beautiful eight-acre campus in the GEM e4 electric passenger vehicle. The GEM e4 is engineered for a premium ride and long-lasting durability, has more built-in comfort and street-legal safety features […]

“Every emotion is connected with the breath. If you change the breath, change the rhythm, you can change the emotion.” — Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Breathing. Something so simple, so autonomic, we rarely give it much thought. When we do take a moment to focus on our breath, the effects on the body, mind, and […]

“Truly an asset—hardworking, dependable, a team player, very flexible with his schedule and every job that is assigned to him. He gives it his all.” That’s how Adam’s supervisor describes this outstanding porter and member of our housekeeping department who will celebrate his one-year anniversary with Kensington Park this month. Adam says he is very […]

Paul is originally from the Dorchester section of Boston, Massachusetts. He attended an agricultural studies high school in Jamaica Plain and became an expert on farm animals. As a result of his agricultural expertise, Paul’s duties while serving in the U.S. Army in Amsterdam during the Korean War included inspecting Gouda cheese. After returning from […]

“We promise to love and care for your family as we do our own.” You’re familiar, of course, with this, our pledge to you. However, what we’ve discovered unexpectedly, in the course of building these caring relationships, is that we have families caring for us! Our Kensington Park community is comprised in part of team […]

Ingredients: ½ tsp. ground pepper 1 tsp. Kosher Salt 1 tbsp. Fresh Garlic, Minced 1 tsp. Ground Cumin 1 tsp. Chili Powder 2 pounds Flat Iron Steak Oil to brush the Grill Directions: In a bowl combine garlic and dry ingredients mix well, rub mixture onto steak and refrigerate 1 hour or longer. Preheat grill, […]

Residents of The Woodlands recently concluded the five-week Interages Program, in partnership with Silver Creek Middle School and the Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA).  The program’s goal is to build a better community together by fostering learning between students and seniors that leads to greater intergenerational understanding and respect. Weekly seminars, where 6th-grade student […]

As her supervisor says, “Words cannot express how grateful we are to have Bernadette on our nursing team. She has a passion for caring for seniors and she takes pride in her work. She is a team player and an excellent clinician. Her smiles and calm nature are very comforting to the residents as well […]

Way to go, KP WALKERS, MOVERS & SHAKERS! On January 24, Highland residents embarked on the “100-Mile Challenge,” sponsored by the Montgomery County Recreation Department.  Residents, co-workers, and even our furry, four-footed friends were challenged to walk 100 miles or more in 100 days (20 minutes of continuous physical activity also counted as one mile). […]

Our current President never laughs. I find this somewhat disturbing. I have discovered humor to be a leavening force in life which balances a person and in my view enhances one’s humanity. A recent New York Times article made the same observation about the commander-in-chief, noting the way in which his public pronouncements are always […]

Jim and Anna Mae moved from the home they built in North Bethesda in 1960 to Kensington Park in December 2017. When you walk by the daily morning fitness class at The Highlands, chances are good that you will see them taking part in the workout. They both say that the fitness class is one […]

As we frequently stress, the well-being of our residents and their families is at the heart of Kensington Park’s mission and the single focus of our team’s efforts every day. In service of this ideal, we’ve recently developed an additional source of support for families through our newly-named Director of Family Services (DFS), Kimkitta Cariah-Butler. […]

“Don’t you know that it’s worth every treasure on earth, to be young at heart. For as rich as you are, it’s much better by far to be young at heart.” — Frank Sinatra, “Young at Heart,” lyrics by Carolyn Leigh According to an otolaryngologist at Johns Hopkins, “If you want to keep your brain […]

By Barbara D., Highlands Resident I think I was about twelve, and sitting in the living room with my family one night, listening to the radio, when we became aware of a distant noise. We ran outside and looked up at the night sky. What we saw was an astonishing sight, for as far as […]

“Kadi,” as she is called, is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) at our assisted living building, The Woodlands, and was nominated by her supervisor, who said: “Her calm demeanor, thoughtfulness, kind caring attitude and love for seniors makes our residents feel good, respected and cared for. She makes a challenging situation easier. She is soft spoken and […]

“We honor them [heroes and loving families], with the beauty of music—music that has the power to inspire us and fill us with pride.” – Former President Barack Obama (2014) As Memorial Day approaches, we honor those who have sacrificed everything for our freedom. At the 2014 Salute to the Troops concert, Former President Obama […]

Meet Sheila H., a native Long Islander who dedicated over 30 years of her life to social work. Sheila was born in 1938 in Hempstead, New York, where she grew up with her family. Hempstead is one of the three towns in Nassau County, New York, occupying the southwestern part of the county, in the […]

Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, The month of May brings important celebrations and, when you think about them, they have something in common—taking care of others and self-sacrifice. On May 13, we celebrate Mother’s Day and then, on May 28, we commemorate Memorial Day. According to Wikipedia, “The modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first […]

More than 50 years ago, when my wife Mary Katherine and I were exploring Montgomery County for a preferred location for a new home, we were especially interested in the Forest Glen community in Silver Spring because of its, what was then, semi-rural setting and notable significance in early state history. Situated halfway between the […]

Cynthia was acknowledged by one of our family members, who wrote to Cynthia’s supervisor: “Cynthia is always willing to go the extra mile. She brings towels or other materials when my mother needs them. The other day I saw Cynthia just sitting and talking to my mother and giving her some extra attention that she […]

We are excited to further expand our creative arts therapies team to bring art therapy services to our Kensington Park campus! Here is a little bit about our new art therapist, Laura Goss. Laura is very excited to bring more art into the lives of our Kensington Park residents! She grew up right outside of […]

Bill L. was born in 1929 and raised in northwest Washington, D.C., with his younger twin brother and sister. He attended public schools, finishing at Woodrow Wilson High School, where he played on the football team. It was at Wilson that Bill met his future wife, Joanne. Bill interrupted his college career at George Washington […]

Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, Has spring sprung? Yes, it certainly has! And as we look forward to another season change, I would like to remind you of our upcoming Kensington Park Lecture Series which will feature a Blue Zones presentation. You may recall that I introduced readers to the Blue Zones Project, which seeks […]

Ingredients: 1-pound carrots, peeled and shredded 1 1 /4 cups granulated sugar 1 2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 ½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda 3 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup light brown sugar 4 large eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract ½ […]

Kensington Park Senior Living is proud to announce a partnership with Silver Creek Middle School and the Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) – Interages program to build a better community together! We wish to develop a long-lasting partnership that will allow students and senior living residents to learn from each other and create a […]

“If you want to have fun, stick around here with us.” These are words of one 90-year-old resident who comes to every class at Kensington Park. I teach a watercolor painting class at Kensington Park Senior Living where residents come to learn how to paint, explore their creativity and enjoy the companionship of their peers. […]

Deysi was nominated for our Employee of the Month honor by Perri Holod, our Director of Marketing: “I voted for Deysi for March AND April, because I think she’s that good! She is friendly, always smiling, always willing to do anything, always hustling, and works very hard. I saw her getting ready to leave today. […]

Our team is growing! Some of you may have already met our new music therapist, Rachelle Splechter. Here is a little background information to help you get to know her. Since starting her work with activities and music therapy at The Groves in September 2017, Rachelle has enjoyed getting to know the wonderful residents and […]

When I started my federal government career at the Department of State in 1951, I remember my first encounter with Willie, an apparently homeless man – the nomenclature in those days was “vagrant” – whose Foggy Bottom domicile was a sidewalk steam grate not far from the entrance of my building. He was well known […]

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, cut into wedges 4 large russet potatoes, quartered 1 pound carrots cut on bias 4 cups water 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 corned beef brisket with pickling seasoning packet (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), cut […]

Bob and Iolene B. are, quite simply, a delightful couple. They moved into The Highlands in June 2017, and since then have become a welcome sight walking, hand-in-hand, through the halls. With the aid of their children, the Bob and Iolene moved from North Carolina to their new home here at Kensington Park, where they […]

Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, ​If you had the opportunity to visit the community last month you may have seen some unusual sights for February. Maybe it was our Highlands residents enjoying social hour or dining al fresco out on the deck, or, perhaps, our Woodlands residents firing up the grill for a cookout. You […]

Mindfulness in Daily Life – Balance, Coordination, Comfort Our bodies are designed to function with ease. Back strain, neck aches, knee-pain and other chronic pain-related results are typically caused not by what we do, but by how we go about it. Picture a young child discovering how to walk – natural, bright, fully engaged and present. Whatever happened to […]

Sindu was nominated for our employee of the month honor by her supervisor, Memuna Kamara, who says, “Sindu enriches the lives of our seniors every day she is here at work. She communicates effectively and respectfully with doctors, families and her co-workers, to promote quality care. She takes pride in her work and cares for […]

One year after introducing our Solace & Support: Music for Comfort Care music therapy program here at Kensington Park, the positive effects of music in end-of-life care were highlighted in the New York Times. In an article entitled, “Music Therapy Offers an End-Of-Life Grace Note,” residents and professionals alike sing its praises. As board-certified music […]

With 2017 now behind us, it’s time to assess how life changed during the past year and how that change might have affected us all. The new year erupted under forbidding skies with political upheaval causing unease across the country and around the world. Highly disruptive political promises caused general unrest in the populace, a […]

Although not native to Washington, D.C., Alvie P. is certainly a certified Washingtonian, having spent his entire career here in government service. Alvie was born in Williamsboro, North Carolina, and moved to Henderson, North Carolina, with his parents where, at the tender age of four, he began picking cotton. Along with his six brothers and […]

Thank you to our Families and Friends! We are proud to acknowledge that “family and friends” referrals are one of our top sources of new residents. This is a great compliment, of course, to our team, whose members promise each day “to love and care for your family as we do our own.” When a […]

White Bean Chicken Chili Ingredients: 1 pack ground Chicken 2 tbsp. Olive oil 1 onion, diced ½ green pepper, diced 1 jalapeno, diced-Remove the seeds 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 tsp. Cumin 2 tsp. Chili Powder Salt and Pepper to taste 2 cans Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups chicken broth Directions: Brown the […]

Ingredients: 1 pound fresh Brussel Sprouts 3 tbsp. vegetable oil 3 tbsp. soy sauce 3 tbsp. maple syrup 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice Brussel sprouts in half and rinse. Drain and spread on paper towel to dry. Spread Brussels Sprouts on baking sheet and […]

Marjorie was born in Conway, Massachusetts, in 1924. After high school, she attended North Adams State Teachers College in North Adams, Massachusetts, where she majored in education. Marjorie began dating her future husband, Gus, during her sophomore year of college. Gus received a Navy commission in 1942 and was sent to California. Seeking to escape […]

Music Therapy Research at NIH Any readers of the Washington Post Express free daily newspaper may have come across this interesting headline amidst the holiday hustle and bustle. Their December 27 cover read, “Melodic Medicine: The National Institutes of Health is working with musicians, music therapists and neuroscientists to figure out how music can be […]

We are starting off 2018 with a healthy challenge! The KP Walkers, Movers & Shakers is our official team name for the Move More Montgomery 100 Mile Challenge, which begins officially on January 24, 2018. At Kensington Park, we will host our own kick-off event on February 1st, however all residents and participants are encouraged […]

Our employee of the month is Adrian Thomas. Adrian was nominated by his supervisor Rachel Coker, who said, “Adrian has been very consistent with the support he provides residents and his fellow team members. He is such a great team player and is willing to do whatever task I ask of him with a smile […]

Pilgrimage to a Divine Landscape: The Resting Place of Pat Conroy On November 7, 2017 while on vacation in Hilton Head with my wife, Mary Catherine, and my in-laws, we set out on a Pat Conroy Pilgrimage. At the Pat Conroy Literary Center, in Beaufort, S. C., Jonathan Haupt, the director, and Maura Connelly, Communications […]

Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, Happy New Year to all and wishes for a healthy and happy 2018 from our Kensington Park Team! As we start the year afresh, making resolutions to take better care of ourselves and others, I would like to introduce you to the Blue Zones Project, the brainchild of Dan Buettner, […]

We are proud to announce that our 2018 Kensington Park Calendars are now available for a suggested donation of $25, benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association! Help us get a head-start on our annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraising goal and get next year started on the right foot with these limited edition calendars produced by or […]

Bunmi is a care manager at The Groves and, in nominating her for employee of the month, here’s what a family member had to say about her: “Bunmi exhibits both compassion and patience when working with residents and therefore is able to develop strong, positive relationships with those she cares for.” Bunmi is from Nigeria […]

The American Parkinson Disease Association (ADPA) recognizes music therapy as a valid and potentially powerful mode of treatment for people with Parkinson’s in the section of their website labeled, “Alternative Medicine & Treatment.” Carolyn Dobson, of the Neurologic Music Therapy Group, asserts that, “research in both music therapy and in neuroscience has shown that music […]

It is not unusual to enter The Woodlands and find the Bistro full of residents singing and dancing along to their special birthday commemoration song. What is rare, however, is to be celebrating with a fellow resident, Austin C., on his 101st birthday! Like many of our residents, Austin is a lifelong Washingtonian. He grew […]

‘Tis the season at Kensington Park for lots of celebration! Join us in The Highlands for our Holiday Party on Saturday, December 2, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Our Woodlands Holiday Party will follow on Saturday, December 9, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Then, on Saturday, December 16, our Groves Holiday Party will take place from 12:00-2:00 p.m. And […]

Ingredients:  (3) 9 oz. packs of cream cheese 2 eggs 1 cup sugar ¼ cup sour cream 1 ½ tbsp. flour 1 tsp. vanilla ¼ tsp. salt ½ cup chopped chocolate chips ½ cup chopped candy cane Oreo Crust – 30 peppermint Oreos 6 tbsp. butter Peppermint Cream Ganache Topping: 2 cups heavy cream ¾ tbsp. […]

November heralds the coming holiday season and its joyous celebrations. It contains, of course, our national holiday of Thanksgiving, a day of collective gratitude for the many blessings and benefits bestowed upon us throughout the year. This season I hope it may, as well, provide a welcome respite from our current cultural turmoil and give […]

On October 5, LifeSpan Network, a senior-services alliance, sponsored its third annual Taste of Senior Living. Our very own Morissa Harris, Director of Dining Services, and her team competed with their signature dish, Black and Bleu Mac and Cheese. There was amazing food, great people, and intense competition among the many chefs working in Maryland […]

Lea Bryan is an assisted living care manager who came to Kensington Park in March 2016. She was born in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, but has lived here in the Washington, D.C., area since the early 1980s. Lea was nominated for Employee of the Month recognition by a member of our nursing team, who said: “Lea […]

As your local music therapy enthusiast, I want to share the following exciting news from the American Music Therapy Association website: “The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is honored to welcome renowned soprano, Renée Fleming, as our newest artist spokesperson.  Ms. Fleming’s accomplishments reflect her artistry as well as her passion for making a difference […]

Bill and Esther R. arrived at Kensington Park from Buffalo, New York, where the cross street they lived on was Kensington Avenue! No doubt, their relocation to Kensington Park was meant to be. Esther met this young man, Bill, when a friend told her about a guy who provided rides to work for $1.00. So, […]

Whether you were a donor, walker or supporter, we thank you! Because of your efforts Team Kensington Park surpassed its fundraising goal. Did you know that, in the United States, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease every 66 seconds? We are still collecting donations through December 31st. Please consider making a contribution: Visit our Walk Team Page!

Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, November is a time of gratitude which, by most measures, is defined as a feeling of thankfulness. Our team at Kensington Park would like to say thank you for being part of our family and enriching our lives! We love caring for you and your loved ones and look forward […]

Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex. It was first celebrated […]

Dandan Liu is a good friend to all across the Kensington Park campus. On any given day, you might see her out walking a resident’s dog or strolling with a companion. She is well known for lending a kind and helpful hand. Dandan is a dedicated and driven team member, whose efforts are consistently “above […]

“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” — Berthold Auerbach If you have ever belted out a favorite tune in the shower or the car, you know how fun singing can be. But did you know that it is actually good for you, too? Numerous articles have emerged, in scholarly publications […]

I read an article in a British newspaper just the other day in which the author, who had very recently moved to the U.S, was struck by the fact that, while Americans seemed always in pursuit of happiness, when asked, so rarely acknowledged having attained it. I suspect that a mix-up in terms might play […]