In a phone interview, Sandy Hackett seamlessly shifts from himself to his famous father, legendary comedian Buddy Hackett (1924-2003), as he describes “My Buddy,” a live musical, theatrical production that explores the bond between father and son. “When I can use my dad’s voice, I become him,” says Sandy. On stage Sandy says he is…
There’s something about an optimist – an energy, an excitement, a means of drawing you in. Elena Thornton is definitely an optimist, and you can feel that positive energy as soon as she opens her door. She dreams of having a performing arts building with events open to the entire community: a place for artists…
A literary tour de force is headed to Phoenix March 16 and 17. The annual, highly acclaimed Book and Author event is sponsored by the Phoenix Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee. Every year, hundreds of book aficionados travel to Phoenix to revel in this gala event that attracts between 700 and 800 attendees and…
There’s teaching and then there’s teaching. “When I taught university underclassmen, there was generally a little intimidation factor, that is, the students being intimidated by the professor. When I teach seniors, I find that I am often the one a little intimidated!” says Mark Stern, with a humble grin. He currently teaches classes to seniors…
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. The Golden Rule. Seems simple enough, yet decades of wars and unrest worldwide prove that it is hardly simple at all. The Arizona InterFaith Movement is honoring individuals in six categories at their March 25 Golden Rule Awards Banquet. Among them is Oskar Knoblauch,…
By the end of a coffee with life coach Molly Eglin, you’ll want a cup of whatever she’s drinking. She speaks passionately, oozing with joie de vivre for her family, her profession and most things in general. As an ontological coaching specialist, her ultimate goal for every client is to “be who you are and…
Polly Morris says she always has related well to older adults. Even when she was just 18 and helping with her family’s antique and design business, Morris says she felt comfortable meeting people moving from their long-time homes to smaller ones or assisted-living centers. “It’s not normal by any means to go from high school…
