by Jonathan Carone | Aug 9, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities
Even though I moved from Detroit to St Louis almost a decade ago, I still remember the panic that came with getting to know a new neighborhood. I’m an introvert who struggles with social anxiety and I didn’t know how to begin making connections. It seemed overwhelming...
by Jonathan Carone | Jul 7, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities
George Gershwin first wrote the song, and artists have been singing about it ever since. From Ella Fitzgerald to Lana Del Rey to DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince—everyone loves SUMMERTIME! This is the season for beach trips and gardening, the NBA playoffs and family...
by Jonathan Carone | Jun 23, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities, Pursue the Common Good
In my neighborhood in Minneapolis, we’ve learned firsthand the transformative power of a community garden. They bring people together who might normally not find one other. They create public space in the open that is inviting. They provide neutral territory for folks...
by Jonathan Carone | Jun 9, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Getting to Know Your Neighbors, Pursue the Common Good
During one particularly harsh winter, I worried about my house-bound neighbor. I wondered if the cold temperatures and snow had kept her from getting the supplies and care she and her dogs needed. I couldn’t call her on the phone because I didn’t have her number....
by Jonathan Carone | May 26, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities
I definitely would not claim to have a green thumb. My main issue with the plants in my life is that I forget about them. I forget to water them. I forget to add fertilizer. Honestly, I think I expect them to thrive and grow all on their own. Nature is resilient,...
by Jonathan Carone | Apr 21, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities, Pursue the Common Good
A few weeks ago, my five-year-old came home from school repeating the mantra, “Every day is Earth Day.” For several days, anytime we mentioned the environment, trash, cleaning, or nature, he would say, “Every day is Earth Day.” He told me that they read it in a book...
