Category Archives: Reflections

Sometimes we think of work as a separate section of our lives, cordoned off by location, hours, job descriptions and roles. As the workplace has evolved, our definitions and expectations are shifting shapes. The formal and somewhat rigid business boundaries … more

I believe that for the most part, I do not take my good health for granted. I am grateful to be strong and healthy, and make a concerted effort to stay that way. Even so, I certainly get beset by … more

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, for many reasons, but especially for the focus on hearth and home with loved ones and the opportunity to remember all the things that we are grateful for in our lives. One of the things … more

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to hear Annie Leonard, the creator and producer of the acclaimed video “The Story of Stuff,” speak recently. Her short film has been seen by over 12 million people around the world … more

I have been following the work of Michael Shuman (www.smallmart.org) who is a pioneering researcher and advocate for the critical importance of a “local living economy.” Contrary to conventional economic development practices in most communities, where municipalities and/or chambers of … more

Let me tell you what happened last Friday. In the greater scope of what constitutes a crisis, this story will not qualify. But on the “BIE” (Business Interruption Event) Richter Scale, this definitely registered. My DSL service was “disconnected in … more