Small Cities Have It All
Small cities give us the flexibility we’re hungry for
Photo Thursday #1: Troy’s Market
Today, we visit a photo I took years ago at Troy, NY’s famous outdoor summer market
We’re Not Going Anywhere: An Open Letter To Our President On Behalf Of Upstate NY
On Wednesday, President Trump once again urged Upstate New York Residents to leave. This is my response.
How To Redirect The Angry Partisan Community “Activist”
Simple steps to transform political rage into constructive energy
Utica Visit in Photos: February ’19
Photos from my February ’19 trip to Utica
Rochester’s Ana Liss: 10 Lessons From TrustBelt 2018
Ana Liss gives an extensive report on Trust Belt 2018
One Person CAN Make A Difference
Making a difference begins with believing we can do it
Love After Loss: An Urban Therapy Session
Like losses in our own lives, we explore the mindset behind urban revival after decades of loss
How Social Media & Smartphones Gave Light To Our Urban Darkness
Social media and smartphones have made rewarding urban experiences accessible to everyone
MY Big Urban Mistake: Not Seeing The Bigger Picture
Two years ago I wrote a post that became a rallying cry. But I was wrong. Sort of.
“Don’t Walk!” A Brief Exchange With An Engineer
A brief conversation with a former traffic engineer on a Lyft ride through the city
What It Looks Like When A Local Business Owner Understands Her Urban Environment
A Twitter thread from a small business owner that sees the big picture
The Data We Choose Not To See
Sometimes statistics that can change our misconceptions are right in front of us… we just choose not to listen
Poverty Changed Me Forever
I grew up financially insecure. We received public assistance. It still affects me today, and still I was privileged to transcend.
As 2019 Begins…
A recap of 2018 and a look forward