For me the recycling of digestible speeches and non-threatening quotes is patronizing. No, it is not existential anxiety, although it could be. I skip the few hours of songs, stories … Continue reading I Am Here For A Reason
Hercules Arrived in the Neighborhood 5 Years Ago
Public Art has a whole new value in the time of Covid-19, at least in this tiger’s neighborhood. But we always knew it was a destination spot. Even Triple AAA … Continue reading Hercules Arrived in the Neighborhood 5 Years Ago
What are the Responsibilities of a Board Member?
The Basics Attend six meetings that focus on oversight and strategic direction of the organization One of these is the Annual Celebration of Voices. Dinner, Conversation and Look Back Participate … Continue reading What are the Responsibilities of a Board Member?
Out of the Dark: Looking at Mental Health through practiced eyes
By Garrett Amill Mental health issues are still stigmatized. Addiction, PTSD, and more are rarely understood, let alone talked about. Out of the Dark takes a shot at addressing these … Continue reading Out of the Dark: Looking at Mental Health through practiced eyes
Citizen Mike: a service to the town and a lot of fun
By Garrett Amill The most important part of government can be smaller than you think. Local politics often have just as much of an impact on life in a town … Continue reading Citizen Mike: a service to the town and a lot of fun
Midlife Matters: Cozy, yet full of wit
By Garrett Amill I never thought I’d care about the art of Ukrainian egg dying. Hearing it discussed on Midlife Matters, however, my attention was nowhere else. Midlife Matters manages … Continue reading Midlife Matters: Cozy, yet full of wit
Ten-Year Journey Ends With the Signing of a Check: WPAA-TV Reaches Major Milestone
Contributed by Garrett Amil WPAA-TV reached the end of a ten-year journey that wouldn’t have been possible without community support. On Feb. 24, Nelson Ford, the oldest volunteer, and former … Continue reading Ten-Year Journey Ends With the Signing of a Check: WPAA-TV Reaches Major Milestone
Continuing Each Year
Our last video of the year, Rudolph’s Shiny New Year, by Emma Richardson, is a gift upon a gift to our community. If you have had a tour of WPAA-TV, … Continue reading Continuing Each Year
The Bloom A Reflection
In the sharing, and promoting the sharing, of A thorny Journey Blooms in Story in the #MyGivingStory contest funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in partnership with Unleash … Continue reading The Bloom A Reflection
A Thorny Journey Blooms in Story
Sharing #MyGivingStory now seems the right choice as I may be at the halfway mark in my service journey. What does over forty thousand hours of service in one’s adult … Continue reading A Thorny Journey Blooms in Story