You may remember Becky Blanton, whose knowledgeable and passionate voice lit up our discussion about media and journalism here, and here.  We also publicized Becky’s efforts to win a contest that would send her to the TED conference in London for a speaking engagement on Daniel Pink‘s dime here. Becky has a sparkling personality, and [...]

When’s the last time you visited a real, working farm? Most of the folks we know beyond city and suburbia live in the forest (doesn’t that sound romantic, like Hansel and Gretel?).  Others we know have “hobby farms” – smaller acreages devoted to keeping pleasure horses, large garden plots, or orchard fruits.  Most of us [...]

“Traditional Retirement” is Someone Else’s Reality We’ve been having an extended conversation with Dot Hage, of Deeper Issues, on the subject of retirement.  As in lack thereof, as in coming to grips with finances, as in realizing traditional retirement funded by investments and Social Security is someone else’s reality.  If you’ve missed the previous installments, [...]