Category Archives: Sustainability

There is a twister swirling in my brain. Momentum is scaring the crap out of me. Sustainability has been on my mind for a number of years. I teach in two wonderful sustainability MBA programs at Antioch University NE and … Continue reading →

There is lint everywhere. A few weeks ago I realized that my supply of everyday socks needed replenishing. As a new Amazon.com Prime member, not local I know, but locally my choices would be WalMart JC Penny, and the like, … Continue reading →

My third place is a small, old fashioned coffee shop in one of my favorite old buildings. It has tin ceilings, wide plank pine floors, and good broad band connectivity. It is the essence of local community and welcomes customers … Continue reading →

Give or grab? I was walking to an appointment this afternoon and thinking about all that is going on in the world. For some reason that translated into a picture of hands in my mind. Some that give. Some that … Continue reading →

Organic Valley is a cooperative of farmers founded in 1988. It looked like a supply chain bridge that enabled local farms to be players in a food growing business dominated by big agriculture. Recently, the Organic Valley board made a … Continue reading →

If the fuel is clean, the engine will run well. Makes sense, doesn’t it? I tried to eat “healthy food” for years and thought I did a pretty good job of it. Over the years I did eat a bit … Continue reading →

As a kid, I fantasized about being a scientist. I liked science, technology, and mechanical things. I even had a great Gilbert Chemistry Set. Many hours were spent in our basement creating stinky stuff and looking at slides under the … Continue reading →

“They” say the science is settled. New York City will be under water in 20xx “Just Say Anything” was an earlier blog here. Global warming? Maybe yes, maybe no. There are those who disagree. The trick, though, is that it … Continue reading →