Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

I am thankful for a day off and to be back in my neighbourhood. I am also very thankful that my travels over recent months have taken me to soooo many welcoming places across the US and Canada and to work with lots of great people. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone...

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When Our Old Forms Are Not Working

When Our Old Forms Are Not Working

Recently I walked by this laundromat and noticed that most of the dryers were “out of order.” As I explored the same was true of the washers and even the detergent vending machine. So what goes on here now? Over the past couple of weeks I have been...

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Award Winning Hospitality

Award Winning Hospitality

I just finished up working with a group of community builders for a month and spending a weekend at a community building conference.  Over that time you get a better feel for the culture of a community  and can do things like attend the county fair. Strong ...

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What Do You Hope For?

What Do You Hope For?

I have spent the last week in the midwest and Florida and have felt bombarded by political ads. At a time of potential hope, the climate seems to be anything but that when listening to these ads. In contrast I have spent time with groups over the past couple m...

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