Can you hear me now? How 'bout now?
It’s a few minutes before 7am at my house and my two dogs Keely and Rainier are barreling through the back door and making a beeline to the front window. You see every morning about 7 a family of...
View ArticleEquation for success: Community+Message+Medium
Over the last several weeks I have closely followed the election process in Iran as I am sure many of you have. On any given day I have been concerned, mesmerized and even in shock. It’s been...
View ArticleIt's what YOU make it
As this week comes to a close I realize I am embarking on a new exciting journey. I started a new gig at Cliqset and there will be lots more to come about that in the upcoming days and weeks. Stay...
View ArticleCommunity lessons for a first grader
I was sharing with a friend yesterday that it was a big day for my 6 year old nephew because it was his first day of school. My friend quickly responded: ”That’s great! I’m curious as someone who is...
View ArticleSo glad I made it
I’m interrupting my regularly scheduled topic to share an experience I think you’ll enjoy. So without any further ado… Saturday, I had the privilege of attending the Pam Slim Workshop and it was...
View ArticleKenya Dig it: Who needs help?
Today’s a big day for me… (drumroll please) I have officially moved my wordpress blog to my own domain. I’ve been theatening to go live for about a week now. Everytime I am about to pull the trigger,...
View ArticleKenya Dig It: Mobilizing a community with one calf
Maasai men gathering to start the greeting dance As many of you know, I had the opportunity to visit Kenya last summer. I was there to work on a water project and in the preschools. It was an intense...
View ArticleHonoring Mukhtar Mai for International Women’s Day
Today, in honor of International Women’s Day, I thought who better to highlight than one of the bravest women I know who has made a tremendous impact on me. Her courage, and entrepreneurial spirit is a...
View ArticleAre You Building A Legacy Of Goodness?
For months I’ve been contemplating a post on social and relationship capital and how it’s built and then how it’s spent. And after a trip to Memphis earlier this week, to see my mom’s aunt (my great...
View ArticleAin’t No Mountain High Enough, Can You Hear Me Now?
Today, I thought I would focus on life in Marsabit, Kenya, and try to give you a glimpse into the commitment it takes just to communicate and get medical help. Next week I’ll be sharing with you some...
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