After a bad break-up, 29-year-old struggling writer Justin Halpern moved home with his parents and started tweeting all the really funny and shockingly honest things his dad says. The result was the instant phenomenon $#*! My Dad Says. Now Justin is a New York Times beststelling author and the executive producer of a CBS sitcom starring William Shatner. Find out why he hopes his book changes the way society looks at its elders.
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the hardest to accept. Catherine McCarthy’s Energy Project is helping people embrace a simple idea — taking care of yourself dramatically improves your quality of life.
One of the organizers of Woodstock says he never imagined that weekend would still be such a major part of his life more than 40 years later. But Michael Lang says its lessons and legacy are just as relevant today as they were in 1969. Find out what he’s doing to keep the spirit alive and thriving and get an insider’s perspective on the event that defined a generation.
Anyone can live an extraordinary life. All it takes is passion. And the best thing about passion is that it’s contagious. Dr. Jack Beattie has it, and the people around him have caught it. Click here to go Inside the Story and see how one man is bringing together family and friends over swimming and pancakes.
Musicians strive for perfection. That means their instruments must be flawless. But good luthiers are very hard to find. See what makes Saul Cornell the most important member of any string section, even though he doesn’t play at all. Click here for the video version of his story.