Hard of Listening

Did you know the sound of the ocean in a seashell is actually the sound of our own blood surging through our ears? This is a perfect example of how we can hear noise, but understanding the noise is an entirely different story. In today’s bustling world, our attention...

We Are All Ears – May Newsletter

The NBA playoffs have arrived and the contenders have at least one thing in common: good communication. To successfully play in a band, run a business, land a plane, drive a car, boat or barge and yes, play on a sports team, good communication is essential. What most...

Good Times in Tennessee

Water Enthusiasts, History & Music Lovers, Civil War Buffs, Birdwatchers, Hunters & Fishermen, and the Curious…… Tennessee has an experience just for you! Throughout our six counties fronting the Mississippi River, (Lake, Lauderdale, Obion, Tipton, and Shelby)...

3 Easy Steps to Sustainable Gardening

April is the time for garden planning, despite the prolonged winter we have been experiencing here in Iowa. Growing up on the family farm in Little Turkey, IA, my family and I were fortunate to have the yard space for a garden. Although as a youngster I despised the...

With love from the Twin Cities

Spring is here! Or so they say. Since the vernal equinox marked the beginning of spring, Minnesotans have been celebrating the annual tradition of asking, “What am I doing here!? Why did I choose to live here!?” While much of the country is springing forth...