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Still Dancing at 89

Susan Gittler has lived a long life in dance and has no intention of stopping.
07/22/09

Try Looking on MySpace

Crystal Riportella-Crose found her birth mother on a social networking site.
07/21/09

Over the Moon

For the anniversary of the moon landing we're talking to five people about what it meant to them.
07/20/09

Finding Father

A woman makes sense of her father's life, years after his death. Also, weathering the economy in a yurt.
07/17/09

Spend Thrift

A woman overcomes her aversion to thrift stores and remodels her life. Also: the allure of online games.
07/16/09

James On His Own

James Morrow should be in high school or perhaps in foster care, but he's learning skills as a baker. Also: protecting the kids.
07/15/09

A Good Risk

A woman leaves her job as a nurse to become an artisan baker. Also: the wedding DJ.
07/14/09

Facing the Senate

Two women talk about the pressure of undergoing a Senate confirmation hearing. Also: losing the most important thing.
07/13/09

Escaping the Magazine Crew

Olivia Helmig looks back at a sketchy summer job. Also: the end of a school.
07/10/09

Meeting Salinger

Jim Sadwith set out to meet J.D. Salinger. Also: a day to remember at the racetrack.
07/09/09

The Dung Sisters

Two women create a support group to deal with the stress of unemployment. Also, living on a boat while trying to sell the house.
07/08/09

Surviving the Fire

A former smokejumper recalls a deadly blaze in Montana in 1949. Also, an entrepreneur gets into textiles.
07/07/09

Jerry's Ark

A man builds his own boat and sets sail for Norway. Also, a carriage driver from the streets of Chicago shares the joys and perils of her job.
07/06/09

Dance Lessons from Michael

Joanne Spencer only realized the profound influence of Michael Jackson after he died. Also: moving a small baseball team.
07/03/09

Two Teachers, One Out of Work

Connie and Steve Rice were both laid off from their teaching jobs in Oregon. Also: another installment of our summer job series.
07/02/09

The Hubble Repairman

John Grunsfeld is just back from a mission repairing the Hubble Space Telescope. Also: repaying a debt of kindness.
07/01/09

Remembering a Revolution

Wolfgang Kleinwachter recalls his experience in East Germany's Peaceful Revolution when he watches what's going on in Iran.
06/30/09

Gene Patent Lawsuit

Did you know that genes can be patented? And, the company that holds the gene patent related to a breast cancer marker is also the only one that can run the test for the gene – making it impossible to get a opinion. Also: Remembering Michael Jackson ...
06/29/09

A Very Long Road to Florence

Jason Arkles got lost with a band of street performers until he found his calling as a sculptor. Also: proven in the skies.
06/26/09