Spring’s sprung here in Holland MI. It is a delight to see the tulips blooming, the green leaves emerging on the trees, and the brown grass turn green again as I experience the last vestiges of winter followed by a cool spring. The Tulip Festival here is...
The trends that I monitor to predict the future are driven by: 1. competition for resources, 2. technology, 3. demographics, and 4. governance. This article will focus on governance because that’s what’s been on my mind this month. The question is how are...
The global pandemic disrupted my life in many ways. I imagine it did the same to yours. Fortunately, I was spared the heartbreak of losing a close friend or loved one to the virus. Although, I know many people who became quite ill and others who spent the past year...
The January 6th events in Washington taught me that I value a democratic form of government because of the freedom it offers me. It also taught me that one person can make a difference in the world. The courage of one person, Eugene Goodman, a Capitol Police Officer,...
Well, finally it is here, 2021. As we move forward into the new year, we look forward to leaving behind the political election drama, COVID-19 fears, and the inequity-caused social unrest and economic uncertainty. However, these issues will likely come...
