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Falling Down
My first magazine job was in the great state of Colorado. From my office window, the entire front range of the Rockies spread out before me and behind the office were the start of the great plains–a high, arid desert … Continue reading
Give Of Yourself
“I didn’t say you had to let him win. I just said if you guys are playing something and he’s winning … just … uh … let him stay ahead sometimes.” “I don’t understand, Mom.” “Someday you will. Just trust … Continue reading
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Resonant Leaders
In parks and recreation departments across the country, staff members and supervisors carry different levels of responsibility and authority; however, it is important to remember that each person contributes equally to the overall mission of delivering services to the public. … Continue reading
The Senior Sector
Life experiences define individuality. The older adult population (age 50 years and beyond as defined by AARP) also carries an attachment to historical events; these experiences carry through the remainder of their lives and affect the choices they make. What … Continue reading
Gaining Ground
As recently as 2004, mountain-bike trails were non-existent in Brown County State Park in Nashville, Ind. So what transformation took place to being recognized as one of the premier trail systems in the world in just a few short years? … Continue reading