As we move into 2025, three key areas demand our attention: our evolving relationship with China, the ever-expanding capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), and the implications of political transitions in the United States. Each of these factors holds...
Are you a curious person? If you’re reading this, my guess is you are. Curiosity leads us to ask, “What if?” It drives us to explore, to discover, and to grow. It nudges us out of our routines and into the unknown, where learning and transformation happen....
Recently, at the urging of some friends, I attended a Saturday morning Urban Sketching class. Over the course of 90 minutes, our instructor, Marcia Schrotenboer, introduced us to the essentials of sketching, delivering a well-organized and inspiring session. Her...
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...
Weeding and thinning is often one of the last things I’d like to do. Life’s clutter can feel the same—we need to take time to weed through our stuff, thin it out, and let go of unnecessary things. Letting go has always been hard for me, though I’m not sure...
