Steven Petrow
@stevenpetrow.bsky.social
New book "The Joy You Make" on sale now! I write for USA Today, Washington Post and NY Times. Author of "Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old."
I’ve loved her for decades, and she seemed ageless. Her death comes as a shock and it saddens me greatly that we’ve seen the last of this great talent and funny lady.
Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)
Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The Oscar award-winning actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' ...
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October 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I’ve loved her for decades, and she seemed ageless. Her death comes as a shock and it saddens me greatly that we’ve seen the last of this great talent and funny lady.
Joan Bennett Kennedy, the first wife of Sen. Ted Kennedy — and the last survivor of Camelot — died on Oct. 8. She was 89 years old.
October 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Joan Bennett Kennedy, the first wife of Sen. Ted Kennedy — and the last survivor of Camelot — died on Oct. 8. She was 89 years old.
Let's send some positive energy Dolly's way, shall we?
Dolly Parton's Sister Says She 'Was Up All Night Praying' After the Country Icon, 79, Postponed Shows amid Health Issues
Dolly Parton's sister is asking for prayers for the country icon a week after she postponed her Las Vegas residency due to unspecified "health challenges." "Last night, I was up all night praying for ...
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October 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Let's send some positive energy Dolly's way, shall we?
Happy LGBT (I'm choosing to add the Q+) History Month. Our history—where we've been, and how we got here—is more important than ever. A little history lesson on how this month came to be 👇 via @advocate.com #lgbthistorymonth
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October 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Happy LGBT (I'm choosing to add the Q+) History Month. Our history—where we've been, and how we got here—is more important than ever. A little history lesson on how this month came to be 👇 via @advocate.com #lgbthistorymonth
www.advocate.com/news/how-lgb...
www.advocate.com/news/how-lgb...
As we head into the weekend, some reflections from the late, great Dr. Jane Goodall: Let's all think about the people, animals, trees—everything around us—and do a little better in her honor.
October 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
As we head into the weekend, some reflections from the late, great Dr. Jane Goodall: Let's all think about the people, animals, trees—everything around us—and do a little better in her honor.
Jane Goodall spent her life advocating for the animal kingdom. Widely regarded as the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, she made people around the world fall in love with these magnificent creatures. A life well lived, and one of great importance. #janegoodall
October 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Jane Goodall spent her life advocating for the animal kingdom. Widely regarded as the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, she made people around the world fall in love with these magnificent creatures. A life well lived, and one of great importance. #janegoodall
Thank you to Sunday Paper and Maria Shriver for inviting me to share my thoughts on civil discourse and civility in a time marked by such division and hate.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Thank you to Sunday Paper and Maria Shriver for inviting me to share my thoughts on civil discourse and civility in a time marked by such division and hate.
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My latest for Maria Shriver and The Sunday Paper. Answering the question, "What are you most afraid of?" Does it have the potential to unite us all? My observations in today's column. @mariashriver.bsky.social
What Are You Most Afraid Of?
Steven Petrow says answering this question has the potential to unite us all.
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The day after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, my friend Mike—an Afghanis...
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September 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
My latest for Maria Shriver and The Sunday Paper. Answering the question, "What are you most afraid of?" Does it have the potential to unite us all? My observations in today's column. @mariashriver.bsky.social
An American original. Rest in peace, Sundance Kid.
Robert Redford, movie star and Sundance founder, dies at 89
He won a massive following with “Butch Cassidy” and “All the President’s Men.” Through the Sundance Institute, he became a patron saint of independent film.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
An American original. Rest in peace, Sundance Kid.
Writing is at its most powerful when it makes you feel less alone. This beautiful booo from Emma Heming Willis on her marriage to Bruce Willis and experience navigating dementia did just that. A beautiful read.
Review | Bruce Willis’s wife, Emma, has a vital message for caregivers
In “The Unexpected Journey,” she delivers a candid look at Bruce Willis’s struggle with dementia and offers a road map for others.
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September 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Writing is at its most powerful when it makes you feel less alone. This beautiful booo from Emma Heming Willis on her marriage to Bruce Willis and experience navigating dementia did just that. A beautiful read.
Any and every act of political violence is reprehensible and has no place in this land.
Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot during event at Utah Valley University
Turning Point USA executive director can be seen in video getting struck but condition is unknown
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September 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Any and every act of political violence is reprehensible and has no place in this land.
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idk just feeling like we need more kazoo-based protests
September 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
idk just feeling like we need more kazoo-based protests
"Every last one of them is wrong and drips with disdain and slavery," Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said. "Who am I to tell you what your child should put in [their] body?"
Florida surgeon general says state will eliminate all vaccine mandates
"Every last one of them is wrong and drips with disdain and slavery," Dr. Joseph Ladapo said. "Who am I to tell you what your child should put in [their] body?"
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September 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
"Every last one of them is wrong and drips with disdain and slavery," Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said. "Who am I to tell you what your child should put in [their] body?"
It's the guns. It's not the trans community.
August 29, 2025 at 1:44 AM
It's the guns. It's not the trans community.
RIP to the "nicest judge in the world"... a man who taught us all quite a bit about kindness and compassion.
TikTok Famous Judge Frank Caprio Dies at Age 88 After Being Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer
The late judge and content creator was known for his reality show 'Caught in Providence,' where he presided over court cases with compassion, becoming known as the "Nicest Judge in the World."
people.com
August 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
RIP to the "nicest judge in the world"... a man who taught us all quite a bit about kindness and compassion.
Have you signed up to receive my twice monthly (sometimes more, occasionally less) newsletter? It's the best way to Santa's up to speed on what I'm writing, issues I'm passionate about, and more! stevenpetrow.com/newsletter
August 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Rest well to the "smartest person in the room"... and one of the funniest.
Loni Anderson, who earned Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for her role as the receptionist on the screwball comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati” in the late 1970s and early ’80s, died on Sunday. She was 79.
Loni Anderson, Star of ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ Dies at 79
Known for her platinum blond hair, she earned Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for her role. Her divorce from Burt Reynolds landed her in the tabloids for years.
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August 4, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Rest well to the "smartest person in the room"... and one of the funniest.
HGTV has a strong, loyal, devoted Christian following. It also has a strong, loyal, devoted gay following. For Chip Gaines to make this statement speaks volumes to his character. Bravo to the Gaines' for taking a strong stand.
Chip Gaines defends decision to include gay couple on 'Back to the Frontier' show
Conservative Christians, including Franklin Graham, criticized the inclusion of same-sex couple Jason Hanna and Joe Riggs and their twin sons.
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August 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
HGTV has a strong, loyal, devoted Christian following. It also has a strong, loyal, devoted gay following. For Chip Gaines to make this statement speaks volumes to his character. Bravo to the Gaines' for taking a strong stand.
My friend (and publisher) @mariashriver.bsky.social is a force in every aspect of her life, but it's her work to advance research on women and Alzheimer's that has gotten her named one of Forbes' 50 Over 50. This honor is well deserved.
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July 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
My friend (and publisher) @mariashriver.bsky.social is a force in every aspect of her life, but it's her work to advance research on women and Alzheimer's that has gotten her named one of Forbes' 50 Over 50. This honor is well deserved.
www.forbes.com/.../2025/07/...
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For anyone receiving tsunami alerts or evacuation warnings, please, listen to the experts. Hoping for safety for anyone who might be affected by this earthquake and the aftermath.
Live updates: 8.8 magnitude quake triggers tsunami alerts for Japan, Alaska, Hawaii and US West Coast and Russia’s Far East | CNN
Tsunami alerts have been issued for parts of Russia, Japan, Alaska, Hawaii and the US West Coast after the earthquake struck off Russia’s far eastern coast. Follow for live updates.
www.cnn.com
July 30, 2025 at 3:55 AM
For anyone receiving tsunami alerts or evacuation warnings, please, listen to the experts. Hoping for safety for anyone who might be affected by this earthquake and the aftermath.
My latest newsletter is out. I've been sending these every two months... my writings, my recommendations, my observations and more. If you'd like to receive it, you can sign up on my website: stevenpetrow.com/newsletter
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July 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
My latest newsletter is out. I've been sending these every two months... my writings, my recommendations, my observations and more. If you'd like to receive it, you can sign up on my website: stevenpetrow.com/newsletter
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A reminder as the federal government sunsets LGBTQ+ services on the 988 helpline that @thetrevorproject.bsky.social is still here, and still critically important. #mentalhealth #helpline #trevorproject
July 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A reminder as the federal government sunsets LGBTQ+ services on the 988 helpline that @thetrevorproject.bsky.social is still here, and still critically important. #mentalhealth #helpline #trevorproject
In a sea of change for corporate America, here are 25 companies we can proudly still support. #dei #equality #diversity #equity #inclusion @advocate.com
These 25 major companies still have DEI practices
While some large corporations are ending DEI programs due to conservative backlash, these companies are staying strong.
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July 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
In a sea of change for corporate America, here are 25 companies we can proudly still support. #dei #equality #diversity #equity #inclusion @advocate.com
@nytimes.com is reporting on “@pbs.org and @npr.org last-ditch fight to save funding.”
“It’s really important,” said Ed Ulman, chief executive of Alaska Public Media. “Everybody is reaching out to their senators and ensuring that this issue is front of mind.
“It’s really important,” said Ed Ulman, chief executive of Alaska Public Media. “Everybody is reaching out to their senators and ensuring that this issue is front of mind.
PBS and NPR’s Last-Ditch Fight to Save Funding
www.nytimes.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
@nytimes.com is reporting on “@pbs.org and @npr.org last-ditch fight to save funding.”
“It’s really important,” said Ed Ulman, chief executive of Alaska Public Media. “Everybody is reaching out to their senators and ensuring that this issue is front of mind.
“It’s really important,” said Ed Ulman, chief executive of Alaska Public Media. “Everybody is reaching out to their senators and ensuring that this issue is front of mind.
I sat down with my longtime friend Michael Wish to explore how we find joy in the midst of life's hardest moments—and why writing, failure, grief, and even hero golf shots can be powerful sources of meaning and growth. Please watch and enjoy. #thejoyyoumake
Steven Petrow on the Joy of Friendship and Writing
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July 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I sat down with my longtime friend Michael Wish to explore how we find joy in the midst of life's hardest moments—and why writing, failure, grief, and even hero golf shots can be powerful sources of meaning and growth. Please watch and enjoy. #thejoyyoumake