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A New Book Makes the Case for a Better Internet
Book review: Joanne McNeil’s debut book delivers a valuable history of the internet while advocating for a fresh future. Lurking:...
In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb. Why Spring Needs to Last.
Spring changes everything here in the Midwest. We shed our woolens and heavy coats. Everywhere you look it’s a riot...
Brands To Love: A Stunning Home Collection by Aboriginal Artists
Good art is redemptive; just looking at it lights the lamp from within. When a brand meets that standard, it...
The Importance of Feeling Like a Fool—A Love Story
A few years ago, after an amicable parting of the ways with my ex, I found myself single and as...
Seeing Beyond—The Future is in Our Humanity
I spent more time talking to people for this year’s annual Trend Forecast Report 2020. Tuning into the subtle waves...
2020 Trend Forecast Report: Looking Ahead to a Year of Breakthroughs
Welcome to the 2020 Trend Forecast Report! Today marks our 10th Trend Report and it gives me pause. When I...
Year in Review: How to Write a More Magical Story of Your Life
Every day, we are writing the story of our lives. We don’t always think of it that way. Life happens...
Major Milestone–Turning 25
The OJ Simpson murder trial. Pixar’s Toy Story. Mel Gibson’s Braveheart. What do they have in common? They launched during...
Book News
Last week, I spent a few days in New York. I was there to query agents for my next book,...