“Play it Forward” is not a typo. I do mean to say play. And aren’t we all ready to get out and do that – play? With our beautiful region […]
Notes from Colleen’s Desk: Rivaling the Oscars
Like many of our partner agencies and Chambers of Commerce, we always look forward to sharing stories of success from among the business community. In particular, we look forward to […]
Notes from Colleen’s Desk: Planning to Pivot
I learned over the weekend that I should never attempt to assemble anything. Especially a ping pong table… particularly after hobbling through the assembly of the caddy for the croquet […]
Notes from Colleen’s Desk: Placemaking in Progress!
Yes, I have been out on the trail again – not far from home – which is a fabulous feature of living here in Southern Oregon. What’s a gal to […]
Notes from Colleen’s Desk: Clearing Trails
March 11, 2020 It’s that season for me when outdoor adventure is on my mind and nearly every weekend books up with a local hike. My short term objective is […]
Notes from Colleen’s Desk: Frosting on the Cake
Let’s just eat frosting and sit in the sun. I could stop right there and that would be enough. At the end of a full week, sometimes, that sounds rather […]
Notes from Colleen’s Desk: Changing our Tune
I grew up learning how to play the piano. Every Tuesday, I would dutifully walk about half a mile up the road, along the pear orchard (which is now a […]
Notes from Colleen’s Desk: Resolutions – Let’s Go Bowling!
Each January, there’s always a lot of talk about New Year’s Resolutions. Right? We can’t help ourselves, I suppose. We love fresh goals, fresh starts, and first frames. Top resolutions […]
Notes from Colleen’s Desk: Obstacles and Course Corrections
I have been thinking a lot lately about obstacles, change, resistance and course corrections. It may have something to do with the book “The Obstacle is the Way,” which was […]
Notes from Colleen’s Desk: Apple Butter Blessings
Each morning I roll out of my driveway and take a gander at one of the old apple trees that grace the front lawn. Most of the apples drop dutifully […]