Author Archives: Jack

Katharine Hepburn, in her own words: “Once, when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus. Finally, there was only one family between us and the ticket counter. That family made a lasting impression on me. There were eight children, all under the age of […]

“My youngest daughter is trying softball for the first time. At practice, I was chatting with other moms and mentioned I hoped she’d grow to love the game—she’s naturally athletic. Then one mom said something that stopped me in my tracks.”

Lily Collins on her father Phil Collins”I may no longer be in your arms or sit comfortably on your shoulders, but you still hug me tight when I need it most. We may not spend time together as often, but when we’re face to face, you really see me. You may not believe it always, […]

This is a beautiful letter from Fiona Apple explaining to her fans why she must postpone a concert date. I am impressed at the way she was instantly able to make the decision to choose love over her career. Indeed, the world needs more of this. Enjoy the story… It’s 6pm on Friday, and I’m […]

In the heat of the summer of 1936, while the world’s attention was glued to Berlin, far away in a humble Cleveland home, a mother sat quietly by her radio—her heart full of hope and waiting. Emma Owens had watched her son Jesse grow with a steady, unshakable resolve. The child of a sharecropper, and […]