Insights

Sales insights.. an alchemical process

September 21, 2012 · Leave a comment

When you get the right instrument, in the right hands, there’s a magic, similar to the magic shop in Harry Potter. But when they get to hear the story behind the instrument there’s an assurance that it’s okay to be

Celebrations

Last moments with his mother

September 20, 2012 · Leave a comment

A son recalls the last moments he spent with his mother, the evening before she peacefully passed on.

Celebrations

“No ceremony”

September 20, 2012 · Leave a comment

An eldest son’s balancing the request for ‘no ceremony’ with deciding on what the ‘right thing for the moment is”

Insights, What's Gone Well Today

Principles of Living and Living of Principles

August 27, 2012 · Leave a comment

This was a work inspired by my permaculture design training. I have always thought that the guiding principles of permaculture design applied so beautifully on a personal and organizational level. Here is what I see that looking like. — Colleen

Celebrations

Birthday with Big Momma Thornton

July 25, 2012 · Leave a comment

What a way to celebrate a birthday! She found the show in the paper and went with her grandson, and when women from the audience were invited to stand up and sing, she was up and singing with some support

Celebrations

A mom that inspires: thoughts before a funeral

June 26, 2012 · Leave a comment

Before attending her funeral, a young mom reflects on what she’s learned from a friend’s mother.

Insights, Sidney Stories

Contributing to better planet

June 19, 2012 · Leave a comment

How a store’s shopping experience contributes to a better planet Their Facebook page

Celebrations, Conversations, Stories we tell our children

A 90th birthday poem

June 16, 2012 · Leave a comment

A late-in-life-love story. A wonderful story and poem of friendship and love that started 80 years earlier. ( ‘ We’re still young at heart, though it takes longer for our motors to start.’)