The sun is shining and the pool is open, it's time for summer. Our staff here at GreatNews.Life is ready to get into the summer spirit with our list of over 200 songs and 15 hours of listening. Listen to our playlist while relaxing next to the pool,...
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“#MyStrength” chosen as theme for 6th Annual All About the Girls
Strength is muscle and grit. It is perseverance, mental tenacity, and courage. Strength is also unlimited empathy, kindness in the face of challenges, and caring for others above yourself. On September 16, 2021, Six regional women will share their...
Read MoreLifers of GreatNews.Life share their favorite podcasts for education, inspiration, and laughter
There’s always something so exciting and thrilling about discovering a new podcast that you love. With so much to learn, enjoy, discover, and laugh about, podcasts offer us the perfect outlet to do all of the above. Whether you are looking for...
Read MoreGreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann shares his journey to good in The MentalEdge Podcast interview
If you haven’t heard, we’re all about good news around here, and GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann was invited to The MentalEdge Podcast to talk about just that. Joined by hosts Fernando Lopez and Jay Wacasey, Mahlmann was able to share more...
Read MoreDespite COVID-19 hardships, theatre thrives in Northwest Indiana
Since the middle of March, COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in the normal onslaught of public activities, but schools and theatre companies throughout Northwest Indiana refuse to let the spirit of theatre dwindle. Theatre arts are all about creativity,...
Read MoreGet in a festive spirit with our Lifer Holiday Playlist
He's making a list and checking it twice, and so are we, for songs at least! With winter upon us, our staff at GreatNews.Life wants to celebrate with you by sharing some of our favorite songs that remind us of the holidays. Our playlist features a...
Read MoreLifers escape into binge-able shows on streaming services
Just because we are practicing social distancing doesn’t necessarily mean that we can’t escape… virtually escape that is. es·cap·ism (noun): the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking...
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day traditions: American or Irish?
When you have a last name like Ireland, you get pretty into all things Irish. Second to Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day is my favorite holiday. Whether it’s feasting on corned beef and cabbage or wearing green from head to toe, I’ve been known to...
Read MoreMy Strength themes 6th Annual All About the Girls
Editor's note: This article has been updated with the new All About the Girls date of May 27, 2021. Strength is muscle, but more. It’s grit. It is perseverance, mental tenacity, and courage. Strength is also unlimited empathy, kindness in the face...
Read MoreThe Revolution will be typewritten: the resurgence of the manual typewriter in a digital world
The sound they make rings a bell in our collective memories. The familiar clackety-THWACK clackety-THWACK as fingers jab intently at mechanical keys. Manual typewriters, machines that were once a fixture in homes, offices and classrooms, had all...
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