by Jennifer Prophete | Dec 1, 2025 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, How-to
Holiday gift giving can be pure joy, or a tricky conundrum, especially if you’re trying to find gifts for people you don’t know that well. As our consumption has gone up, and our connections with others have gone down, holiday...
by Pam Rempe | Jul 29, 2025 | How-to, Imagine the Possibilities
I have this thing for birthdays. Not really my own birthday, but birthdays, generally speaking. One time for my birthday, my roommate had a surprise breakfast planned. I had gone out of the apartment for an early morning commitment, and he put...
by Pam Rempe | Jul 22, 2025 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, How-to
Making friends as an adult can be awkward and getting to know your neighbors can be equally difficult. Over the years, I have been inspired by a few people and organizations that have shared thoughtful practices for being intentional in neighborhoods. Though I have...
by Pam Rempe | Jul 8, 2025 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, How-to, Imagine the Possibilities
I wish I could tell you Supper Club was my idea; it wasn’t. The idea came from a nineteen-year-old intern. She was spending the semester earning sociology credit with my nonprofit. Ever feel stuck? Wanting for ideas? Consider hiring a...
by Pam Rempe | Feb 18, 2025 | How-to, Imagine the Possibilities
In our home, books can be found in every cozy nook: a basket in the living room, a shelf in the playroom, the nightstands in Mom and Dad’s room, and of course the kids’ bedroom bookshelves. To be completely honest, I often find books on the floor, NEXT to the...
by Pam Rempe | Feb 1, 2025 | How-to, Imagine the Possibilities, Pursue the Common Good
In February, when the red, pink and white adornments and matching candy parade through stores, shops and my home, I find myself curious. How did St. Valentine, the man martyred for resisting the Roman Empire with his love-anchored faith, persist throughout time,...