Building Community with Book Sharing: 10 Ideas to Recycle and Reuse 

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...

Valentines for Justice  

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,...

The Time My Friends and I Threw a Party for No “Good” Reason (And why you should, too)  

by Pam Rempe | Jan 28, 2025 | How-to, Imagine the Possibilities

At the end of the summer of 2017, my friends and I threw a going-away party for an air conditioner.  … Let me explain.   Every summer, Southern California experiences a couple days of sweltering heat. A tropical storm will sneak its way up past Baja and...

Leading In Your Neighborhood 

by Pam Rempe | Jan 21, 2025 | Imagine the Possibilities, Pursue the Common Good

Leadership in your neighborhood may be the most challenging step, of the ones we’ve discussed in this series, for you to take. Why? Because many people who love and care for their neighborhoods don’t always see themselves as leaders. They often overcomplicate...

Loving Your Neighborhood 

by Pam Rempe | Jan 14, 2025 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, Imagine the Possibilities, Pursue the Common Good

During the summer of 2024, my wife attended a local dance conference hosted in our community. She met a few people there who wanted to make dance more accessible for all. She also met a local dance and Pilates instructor who hosts free classes at our community center....

Learning Your Neighborhood

by Pam Rempe | Jan 6, 2025 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, Imagine the Possibilities, Pursue the Common Good

Happy New Year! Every year around this time, life is filled with hope and expectation. The possibilities seem endless. We’ve filled out vision boards, declared our resolutions, and committed that this year will be different than last! I’m rooting for you!...