Some year-end inspiration in videos
I thought I’d end the year by sharing some of my favorite videos – ones that inspire me and perhaps will do the same for you. May you love fiercely, choose joy, and go outside to play this coming year! … Continued
Holidays on Main Street
I’ve spent a lot of time out and about in communities lately and have enjoyed seeing small businesses prepping for the holidays. I thought I’d share some photos and encourage the placemakers and small business people among you to keep … Continued
Celebrating another wild year at Cycle Forward
Looking back and pushing forward You’ve probably heard the Mary Oliver quote, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” It’s a common question phrased so very beautifully. I was thinking about … Continued
Tools to Streamline the Admin in your Small Business
As a participant in an active freelancers peer group and also as a professional coach, I’m privy to a lot of conversations centered on peoples’ desire to work more efficiently, to streamline administrative tasks, and to spend their time on … Continued
The Magnificence of Perseids
Like millions of others, I was out to see the Perseids meteor shower this morning. My wife and I groggily got out of bed at 2:30 and drove to Deer Lakes Park outside of Pittsburgh. There, the sky was noticeably … Continued
Mon Valley Road Tripping
Enjoying the quirk, charm and stunning views along the Monongahela River I’ve been planning the Come Down to the River and Play event weekend on behalf of the River Town Program and National Road Heritage Corridor. Special thanks to longtime … Continued
The joy of winter events that drive business
My career in marketing places started in Pittsburgh’s South Side. I helped to put on a historic house tour and a neighborhood festival-gone-wild. Talk about two different events! Despite its early success in drawing attention to the South Side, the … Continued
Atlantic Canada Best Practices Mission
“It’s all about the content, not the container.” Wow! What a week. I spent last week hosting a group of trail tourism advocates from Atlantic Canada, sharing best practices along four Mid-Atlantic trails: the Appalachian Trail, C&O Canal Towpath, Virginia … Continued
Attracting younger volunteers to non-profit organizations
In my consulting work, I often encounter highly committed volunteers ranging in age from their sixties to eighties. These are people that care deeply about their trail, their historic site, their community. They ask me how they can attract younger … Continued
My Path in 2013
Like so many others, this time of year I make a point to reflect upon the year that was. The Cycle Forward motto is “forward motion through trails and cycling,” and I’m happy to say there’s been much forward motion … Continued