I remember when I first stood on a lofty wooden rung of a rope ladder built into the redwood skyscrapers. I was looking down on a bunch of colorful, helmeted…
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He tossed his backpack down on the bed of his rustic cabin as an overwhelming feeling of panic filled his chest. Despite the charming accommodation and the stunning surroundings of…
More than a block of hotel rooms, the ideal family reunion location is one where everyone really can be in the same place for quality time and reconnection. The reunion...
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“I just remembered what I forgot! My phone charger!” said Lynn, as she and Jason pulled onto a quiet mountain road. “Well, it’s too late now,” he replied, “and, from…
Women in Bay Area Business Through the Generations: Pam Caldwell Nootbaar Carries the Kennolyn Torch
When Marion Caldwell visited a real estate agent and expressed interest in purchasing property for sale in the Santa Cruz Mountains, he responded: “Did you get your husband’s permission?” That…
Did you know that you can get a temperature estimate from the frequency of cricket chirps? The next time you hear those common Bay Area snowy tree crickets chirping up…
At our last family reunion, there were 37 of us. My little 9-year-old niece was the emcee for our talent show, and we saw everything from Grandpa juggling fruit to…
Company culture isn’t just about the values, best practices, and history that make a business unique and successful. It’s also very much about the individuals who make up the company—the…
Your company is as strong as the individuals who operate it every day. I won’t say “only as strong,” because I like to think that there is no limit to…
Why do we preserve our wild, natural lands? Certainly for the earth’s own sake, but also because these places help us stay connected to our natural spirituality. Especially in a…
