I’m working on an idea that involves TED, and needless to say, I’m energized by it.  TED is a terrific web site (and may I say culture?) where they claim “ideas worth spreading” through 18 minute talks, videotaped and posted.  By the way, do you still videotape in the digital...

Last week at OSU, I spoke to a group of informed students in a class on community partnerships.  Their charge was to work on a non-profit writing project like a grant, press release, blog, newsletter, appeal or brochure.  I envied them that they had 10 weeks to do one of those things when I’m...

At Camp Akita last weekend, I attended the third annual creativity retreat.  I was refreshed on the principles that drive our industry and got refreshed from a big winter walk.  These sweet , lonely oars and life jackets reminded me of bulbs in the ground just waiting for a bit of spring to...