As reports on the significance of the climate crisis increase, it’s not uncommon for individuals to believe there is nothing they can do to change the future. This “there is nothing I can do” attitude is something we need to reframe in the minds of ourselves,...
As I was walking out of my house today, I noticed the new green shoots that are starting to show up in my garden. It was a surprise to see that these shoots had grown over 2 inches since yesterday, but the recent warm weather and rain created perfect conditions for a...
In Michio Kaku’s book, Physics of the Future (2011), he explores the idea that “The future is already here; it is just unequally distributed!” The book goes on to describe what the next 100 years might look like if we search for innovative edges. This means we must...
I had the opportunity to ride in a hot air balloon during the mass ascension at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The Fiesta is known for its mass ascension when balloons rise up into the air in multiple waves. The ascension is a brilliant display of...
A lot of people are talking about the current labor shortages around the world. Some baby boomers are retiring earlier than planned as the result of a pandemic-induced “perspective check” on their work habits. Many Gen Z and Millennials are experiencing...
I was visiting Grand Island, Nebraska for work earlier this month, which happened to be the beginning of the spring sandhill crane migration. Every year 400,000 to 600,000 sandhill cranes – 80% of all the cranes on the planet, by the way – congregate...
