Within the conventional model of philanthropy, non-profits compete with each other for grant funding from foundations. Is this the best way for gift money to be exchanged? Read more »
"You're a what?!” He screams into my ear, combating the bass of the speaker propped between us.
“A vol-un-teer,” I repeat, this time louder.
“So, you like . . . Read more »
During the debate over the 2011 federal budget, contentious ideological fights dominated the news cycle. Less-covered was the slashing of the budget for government open data initiatives from $34 million to $8 million. Read more »
Imagine you are standing at the base of a steep hill. Okay, now picture a trusted friend standing with you there at the base of that incline. Read more »
It is evident that nature in our daily life should be thought of as part of the biological need.
- A Pattern Language, Christopher Alexander
Every morning we walk the dogs in Warren Park in West Rogers Park. Read more »
The clouds slung low and grey when I awoke and the wind blew cool air through the house. It had rained for several days, making paths slimy and everything damp. Read more »
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