By Dean Whittaker While mentoring a seventh grader this month, I learned a valuable lesson. I asked him to teach me Minecraft, an online virtual world. My first lesson went well, complete with a homework assignment. After spending the weekend reading “Minecraft for...
By Jami Gibson I had been surfing TED.com for business topics when I came across an interesting video title: “Got a wicked problem? First, tell me how you make toast.” Making a piece of toast seems simple enough; first put a piece of bread down in the toaster, wait a...
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...
