Live a Beautiful Story


"News and reflections on life, how law enhances life, and when life happens in spite of the law." Posts, links, and news stories about family law, elder law,
and estate planning and the author's "broad and eclectic" interests in life.

Author: Mark T. Johnson practices at Hill, Glowacki, Jaeger & Hughes in Madison, Wis.

Blawg Related Categories: Elder Law • Family Law • Trusts & Estates • Solo / Small Firm

Recent Posts from Live a Beautiful Story


  • Mayo Clinic electronic newsletter

    The Mayo Clinic website has tons of great information, even beyond what we usually consider medical information, such as healthy eating and various aspects of healthy living. On the Clinic's homepage, you can sign up…

  • Insights into international adoptions

    A story in the New York Times looks at international adoptions, especially adoptions of Korean children in the 1950s to 1980s, and the difficulty with cultural and racial adjustments the children went through. Now adults,…

  • How our mortality can define the meaning of our lives

    The New York Times concluded (for now) its blog series, Happy Times, about "the pursuit of what matters in troubled times recently. The final entry reflects on the meaning of one's life, especially when facing…

  • The evolving science of autism spectrum disorder

    A recent story in the New York Times describes the ongoing evolution and evaluation of medical and scientific understanding of Asperger's syndrome and similar conditions within the range of autism spectrum disorder.Here's an excerpt:If these…

  • Any lessons for attorneys from the Brooke Astor case?

    By now, the verdict against the Brooke Astor's son and the attorney who drafted her will is old news. However, attorney's around the country are evaluating the way they serve clients in preparing estate plans,…

  • Help for those who care for elders

    Many adult children who care for their aged parents face numerous challenges, including seeking out the best services for elder care and how to pay for them. A recent New York Times "Well" blog entry…

  • Modern families are complex families

    Many people think that modern families are more complex than the "traditional" families of the past. However, I think the Leave It to Beaver household is largely a fiction of the 1950's. Even before divorce…

  • Remembering Mary Travers

    Mary, of Peter, Paul & Mary, died today at age 72. The music for which she was best known easily spans two or three generations, inspiring sing-along recognition. The New York Times obituary remembered her,…

  • Julia Child retrospective, part 1

    I haven't seen the recent movie, Julie & Julia, but hope to see it soon. The reviews and related commentary have been voluminous and enjoyable.The L. A. Times ran this slideshow of photos looking back…

  • Ted Kennedy: "a lasting impact on the lives of other human beings"

    Today was the funeral for Senator Ted Kennedy. Various news stories in the few days since his death relayed the details of his family history, his personal and political story, and the many accolades from…