Who do you turn to when you need help? We are hardwired to want to be independent, and if you ask any parent they will tell you that you can see that from a very young age, cue toddlers. They want to tie their own shoes, buckle their own seat belts, and do everything...
Hope and kindness can come in many different forms — even a pan of cheesy pasta. In December, Auburn resident Meghan Gulbicki was feeling overwhelmed. Her son had broken his knee, necessitating intensive surgery and a long recovery. A co-worker nominated Gulbicki to...
An inspiring effort to help victims of the Marshall Fire continues to thrive. It’s a program called “Lasagna Love,” and it combines volunteer cooking with residents who could use a break. The idea actually started at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read...
There’s power in food. Any Lasagna Love volunteer can tell you that, but I think most humans know this intrinsically. A simple, home-cooked meal can provide someone kindness, comfort, and a feeling of connectedness during a difficult time. Most often, our volunteers...
A couple of weeks ago I learned about a report from the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation released by its founder, Richard Harwood. It’s called “Civic Virus: Why Polarization is a Misdiagnosis.” Within the report Harwood diagnoses America with a new malady, not...