How Are You?

How Are You?

I want to ask you a question: How are you? I’ll bet the answer isn’t a simple one. Between lockdown, working from home, trying to juggle everything life is throwing at you. It’s tough. Life’s been a real grind. It’s sapped you of energy. And so I ask again: How...
Always Be Learning

Always Be Learning

I’m thinking about cooking. 30 Phone Calls Later… 23 years ago I decided to learn to cook. My prior experience included boiling hot dogs and microwaving. Not exactly the resume of a fancy restaurant chef. I wanted to cook 2 full meals for the Sabbath. Appetizers,...
From Fundraiser To Donation Recipient

From Fundraiser To Donation Recipient

The truth is I became just another statistic. One Day Employed, The Next Not I am an experienced nonprofit executive and fundraiser who has worked for a few organizations over the last two decades. Like everyone else, I have had major successes and yes, some failures....
Lessons From Jobs I Don’t Talk About Too Often

Lessons From Jobs I Don’t Talk About Too Often

When I was 13, my dad sat me down and said, “From today until you retire, you need to be working. Want money to go out? Work. I’ll always be there to help you supplement if you don’t earn enough or need a little extra. But from today forward, you go to work.” Some of...