Resources

You seek information, for your grant proposal, your research, for new tools, and new trends. Here you will find useful links, featured articles, and blogs. We believe providing information is a collaborative endeavor. We welcome your suggestions and thoughts.

Knowing and Doing

She was a regular customer, the kind you came to recognize even when she wasn’t coming to the pharmacy. She liked to shop. Candy, cosmetics, stationery, whatever else caught her attention as she wandered the

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McKenzie at the Gallery

When I walked into J. Petter Galleries in Douglas, Michigan, I wasn’t quite sure where to look first. Color seemed to be everywhere. Paintings covered the walls. Sculptures occupied tables and corners. Bowls, prints, carvings,

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What Refuses to Leave

There is something my father used to say to me. Whenever an idea captured my attention, he’d smile, shake his head, and say, “Brad, when you get something on your mind, you never let it

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As Promised

Some of my favorite emails begin with two simple words. As promised. Those words tell me something before I read another sentence. They tell me someone remembered. They tell me our conversation mattered enough that

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Observations: A Refreshing Take on What Most People Miss

Welcome to Observations — a newsletter for anyone who believes the small things aren’t so small. Each edition offers a short, insightful reflection drawn from life, work, writing, or memory — all viewed through the lens of someone who has learned that real understanding begins when we slow down and notice.
 
You won’t find formulas or fluff here. Just thoughtful takes on what often goes unnoticed — the silence between words, the subtle cues of emotion, the wisdom in a half-remembered moment.
 
It’s not just a newsletter. It’s a pause. A deep breath. A fresh perspective.
 
Because sometimes, all it takes is a shift in what you see to change how you live.

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