What would you do if an injured loved one was hundreds of miles away from home and needed to get back but had no means to do so? Living in a rural area in one of India’s poorest states, 15-year-old … Continue reading →
Why do I write? The question was recently posed to me and other guest writers on Christi Craig’s blog. One of the gifts writing provides is the power of transformation. At a young age I discovered that writing about difficult … Continue reading →
Last week I discussed my new blog topic, Foresight 2020, which will explore some of the ideas many great thinkers and leaders are putting forward to promote thriving societies. My hands are currently full with a lot of things (new … Continue reading →
When I first started blogging many years ago, my posts were random thoughts with occasional commentary on hot topics du jour. Reviving my blog in late 2019, I was committed to writing mostly about the art of retreating, that is, … Continue reading →
Earth Day is this week, and I’ve been thinking about how the pandemic, although a big-time bummer for us at the moment, has been a boon for the planet. I’ve seen pre-lockdown and post-lockdown pictures around the world of improved … Continue reading →
Disclaimer: I am not qualified to give medical advice. For questions about your or a family member’s health, ask your doctor or follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), or your … Continue reading →
Looks like we’re in this for the long haul, so buckle up—and keep your distance from those you don’t live with! I know, I know, we’re going to be hearing that a lot. It’s boring but it helps to remind … Continue reading →
If the events of the past ten days are starting to stress you out, unfortunately you’re not alone. This whole state of affairs is looking like a train wreck in slow motion. The likelihood that our situation will get much … Continue reading →
I never thought my car rental agency would care so much about my welfare, nor the utility companies that provide my electricity, gas, internet, and phone services. But apparently they do—how nice to know! I’m also on the mailing lists … Continue reading →
Sam Iverson is a program manager for a large corporation, but her passion lies in wildlife conservation. She has taken a month off work three separate times to volunteer on conservation projects, so far all of them in Africa. Her … Continue reading →
