Some might say there's a community crisis happening in our generation. People are more disconnected than ever. Communities aren't as strong as they once were. I think that's all true, but I think some …
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Frontloading the filter
To get the right people in the door, you have to do a lot of deliberate work. You have to set expectations, find good candidates and make sure they're ready to take on challenges. It's a big …
Teaching is not telling
If we stop thinking of teaching as telling, the world becomes a better place. Once you realize how often people telling and teaching are the same, you see it everywhere. A problem occurs and the …
Work and the loneliness epidemic
This article has been making rounds on the internet and I'm glad I finally got around to reading it. "Loneliness and weak social connections are associated with a reduction in lifespan similar to …
Ancient design features
Today I read this in a book about sea glass: "In the early half of the 19th century there were numerous household cleaners available or substances needed to kill mice and a host of other pests. …
Water and meditation
Yes, as every one knows, meditation and the water are wedded forever. -Herman Melville, Moby Dick It's hard to think otherwise after spending an evening in Boothbay Harbor. Smelling the ocean and …