Does reading matter? Of course it does. For me, it’s been a lifelong companion. As a kid, I wandered into the Earlville Public Library and found a world I didn’t even know existed. That place was full of wonders—old artifacts, novels (especially science fiction), and...
This month my hometown of Holland, Michigan hosted the TEDx Macatawa 2023 event. The event was attended in-person by many thought leaders from our community who are engaged in making Holland a better place. It was also livestreamed to reach a broader audience. TEDx...
The recent wildfire that swept through Lahaina, Maui has been front and center on the news as recovery efforts have been ongoing. What is less reported is the fact that, within days after this disaster, real estate agents, developers, and others have been contacting...
This month, I watched the documentary, The Last Tourist, on Hulu. The film offers a look into the global tourism industry, especially in developing countries, and the positive and negative effects it can have on a host community. One of the statistics presented in the...
What is politics and why should I care? For me, it all started a few weeks ago when I became interested in supporting a tax referendum. On August 2, Holland residents will vote on a millage for Holland City Fiber to install city-wide fiber optic infrastructure for the...
