Three one minute films made by filmmaker Rick Mereki is making the rounds on the internet. With two other friends, Tim White - Director of Photography and Andrew Lees - The Actor; the trio traveled to 11 countries in 44 days and produced "Move," "Learn'" and "Eat." In "Move" some really snappy editi...

All those empty nesters out there. One trend is to downsize and move to a more walkable urban location. Do you think this may be too much downsizing? A couple years ago, Manhattan architect Luke Clark Tyler, lived in a 96 square foot apartment. Instead of upsizing with his latest move, he chose to...

After a two year hiatus, actor Kal Penn is returning to acting. He's known for his roles in "House M.D.","24" and half of the stoner duo in the "Harold and Kumar" film series. Back in 2009 he gave up a lucrative successful Hollywood path to work in the Obama White House as a $40,000 a year associate...

Chuck Leavell has lived a musicians dream. The keyboardist was a member of The Allman Brothers Band, played with Eric Clapton, George Harrison and countless other acts and individuals. He has written and recorded his own music. Since 1981 he's been a member of The Rolling Stones. Yes, he lives a mus...

There's been lots of focus on ineffective teachers and how school systems are removing them from classrooms. What's not gotten as much attention is how successful teachers quit after a short time because they just can't afford to live on a teachers salary. A recent CNN story focuses on 47 year old L...

ABC News this week is doing a series on reinventing retirement. Correspondent and friend from my ABC days, Claire Shipman, is doing the series. Today's installment is on where boomers are moving. Turns out one of the most popular places is Austin Texas.  Austin is certainly on my list of favori...

A nice Sunday here in DC. A good day for a little outdoor activity. Before I head out, I came across a great video about Lloyd Kahn. The 76 year old San Franciscan is Editor - In - Chief of Shelter Publications. Shelter specializes in books on building and architecture. Lloyd is also an avid skatebo...

Cindy Joseph, never considered modeling, but at the age of 49, she was approached by a casting agent, as she walked down a street in New York. They wanted her to model for a Dolce and Gabbana ad. In just 10 years, Joseph has become one of the most recognized "mature" models. Her good fortune started...