A friend recently told me about something that sounded genuinely amazing—an organization that does farmer rescues. When a farmer becomes ill, injured, or passes away, volunteers step in with tractors, combines, and fertilizer to help get the crops in or out of the field. No charge. Just people showing upContinue Reading
Damn, that phone’s heavy. The funny thing is, when I bought it, I was impressed by how lightweight it was. That was one of the major selling points—the newest iPhone, ounces lighter than before. Cell phone ads always boast about how little they weigh. But when it comes time toContinue Reading
Everyone has friends—and everyone needs different kinds of friends. Personally, I have three distinct sets of friends, and I value each of them deeply. First, there’s the “Box Friend.” The Box Friend is the one who’s down for anything—as long as it fits neatly inside their comfort zone. They’ll goContinue Reading
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how many businesses and organizations are holding their breath—waiting. Waiting to see what’s going to happen with the economy. Waiting to find out if funding is going to come through. Waiting to see if a grant gets renewed or if a customer’s budget gets slashed.Continue Reading
A wise friend once told me, “You need to write a business plan.” I brushed it off at first. I’d been running my business for years. I had a plan—in my head. I knew what I was doing… sort of. Okay, maybe I couldn’t explain exactly what I was doingContinue Reading
Recently, I was looking at a flyer for a speaking event. It featured guest speakers and a panel full of familiar faces—people I know well. The kind of folks I could pick out of a lineup at the grocery store. I knew their names, their businesses, their work. So naturally,Continue Reading