A few years ago I spoke in the little city of Red Wing, Minnesota. If you’ve never been there, it’s located southeast of Minneapolis, right across from Wisconsin, separated by the Mississippi River. Before I went to Red Wing to speak, I did research on the city, and...
The other day, a friend asked me: “Don’t you worry about the future of Mom and Pop businesses?’ My answer was: “Nope, not at all. The future’s bright for small businesses.” Here’s how I know this to be true: 3 times a year, I get to witness something amazing that...
If you’d like to witness something spectacular that you’ll remember the rest of your life, you should make your way to Kearney, Nebraska within the next 2 weeks. Here's why: There is a great bird migration of lesser sandhill cranes that annually comes to Kearney, for...
The other day, I was reading a short article entitled “Eight Steps to a More Satisfying Life”. In it, I learned why some people are more happy than others, why some people are naturally miserable, and how the body and the mind work together to create our own...
I love small, locally-owned businesses. I like their uniqueness and their personalities. Plus, I like discovering products from small companies that are hard-to-find and locally-made. These are the original reasons that I first loved Colorado Native Beer, a beer that...