by admin | May 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Invention My son announced at dinner last night how he was going to apply to be a high school mentor for the spring. I responded by telling him how happy I am to see him finding his “leader” voice. He agreed. I asked him what it was about the mentor...
by admin | May 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Independence I love American Independence Day! It is a day that forces me to ponder and pause, to think big thoughts and consider renewed optimism in my country and its people. It is a day when I am reminded of the power of community organizing and the will of common...
by admin | May 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
In the Middle I am looking out my window this morning and am struck by the contrast in my view–the igloo my son built perched in the middle of weeks-old snow and the ocean. It is a beautiful view in any season and at any time of day or night and yet, the snow...
by admin | May 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
If You Build It A metaphor for founders and leaders of non-profit organizations from the world of architecture: In the Spring 2009 edition of Boston Home magazine, there is an interview with author Matthew Frederick about his book 101 Things I Learned in Architecture...
by admin | May 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Hump Day There is a sense in the world right now that we’re carrying the weight of it on our very own shoulders. Times are intense. I notice, for example, there’s “good” intense–renewed optimism in our country that real hope and change...
by admin | Aug 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Hot Dogs & Philanthropists What does it mean to be a “member” of a non-profit organization? Really…what does it mean to you? I can get my head around membership to Costco, an airline lounge, a committee, and countless other examples. Member of...
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