Start With The Soil

Start With The Soil

I’m a country boy at heart. Don’t get me wrong, I love a lot of the things that living in the city has to offer – live music, diverse restaurants, nightclubs that pulse to underground rhythms, festivals and exhibits, curated spaces, and more. When it comes to...
For the Rest of us

For the Rest of us

I’m tired, y’all. And it’s not just new parenthood that’s making me tired (although, having a child is L I T E R A L L Y exhausting). I’ve been tired. I stay tired. For years, I’ve felt like I’m swimming, doggy paddling, in a giant ocean. I get a gasping breath and...
HOW DO YOU TACKLE A PUZZLE?

HOW DO YOU TACKLE A PUZZLE?

Over Thanksgiving, my wife and I spent time with her grandparents – both of whom are in their 90s! They are truly a blessing, and you know I’m not lying because I drove the twelve (12) hours up to rural Minnesota – IN NOVEMBER – to visit them. Being...
A PAUSE FOR POETRY

A PAUSE FOR POETRY

Few things have the power to inspire visions of a just and thriving society like the arts. And the NEW team has a special fondness for poetry. Since April is National Poetry Month, we decided to share some of the poems that are resonating with us in this moment. We...