Daily Archives: June 6, 2026

365 Ways to Say I Care
Way #13: Read a Short Summer Story Aloud

  Why this helps: Reading aloud is different from poetry (Way #2). A short story—just a few pages—offers a narrative arc, characters, and a gentle plot. This can be more engaging for some people while still being low-pressure. Summer-themed stories about beaches, gardens, or family gatherings can spark seasonal memories.  [...]

The silence of the system
Journalist Kelli Maria Korducki discusses “The Daughterhood Penalty” in America’s Caregiving Crisis

America's older adult population is set to experience massive growth in the coming years. Journalist and author Kelli María Korducki is exploring the imbalance and disproportionate financial, emotional, and professional burdens falling on women who care for their aging parents. Korducki joins Michel Martin to discuss the failures of America's [...]

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