By Dean Whittaker Have you every wondered who planted that tree? Someone, back in time, planted the seed that became the tree that provides the shade and beauty that we enjoy in the fall colors. This month, the community in which I live, Holland, MI, planted a...
By Sharad KC I am a firm believer of parallel universes. I used to think that there is a better version of myself in another universe living the “Good Life.” But these days, I do not need to theorize. I am living a parallel life here in this world. Although it is...
By Jami Gibson All is calm. These lyrics from my favorite Christmas song have been resonating in my head for several weeks now. This time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in the holiday commotion, planning get-togethers, decorating the house, buying and wrapping...
By Dean Whittaker Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for the people of Nepal. Amidst the death and destruction, the resilient people of Kathmandu, Nepal have begun to rebuild following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred on April 25th at 11:40 AM. As many...
By Dean Whittaker The five-day news cycle of media has passed for the earthquake in Nepal, and our attention has moved on to other issues. However, the recovery from the April 25th earthquake continues and will do so for decades. Over 400,000 homes were destroyed...
