Opinion
Reflections on a loss
One year ago, my life changed. Much like welcoming a child into this world, it is one of those seismic events you think you understand, ...
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Opinion
Give a gift to your community: Shop local
Shopping “local” is the gift that keeps on giving. Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. With the holiday season also comes the shopping season, ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, November 21, 2019 1:59 pm
Opinion
‘Shared aspirations’ can bring us together
Perhaps as much as any one person on this planet, Rich Harwood understands the word “community” in all its facets. The internationally-acclaimed speaker and author ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, October 24, 2019 12:02 pm
Opinion
What does a ‘local’ newspaper mean to you?
From the largest multi-billion dollar corporation to the smallest mom-and-pop store, one principle holds true: Management of resources is critical to success. I’ve written about ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, October 17, 2019 12:11 pm
Opinion
Top 10 reasons to advertise with The IJ
As we prepare for our annual Progress edition kick-off this week (more on that to come soon), I have been working on The Interior Journal’s ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, October 10, 2019 10:19 am
Opinion
Words from past can illuminate our future
Try as we might, we cannot keep the toxic partisanship that is destroying our country relegated to Washington, D.C. Our social media networks are overrun ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, October 3, 2019 12:18 pm
Opinion
Fear cannot be allowed to dictate our future
“Smart people wouldn’t bring a child into this world we live in today.” That statement was the lunatic icing on top of the crazy cake. ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, September 26, 2019 11:22 am
Opinion
Still nothing quite like a good book
“So, you are trapped on a deserted island, but you can take five books with you to pass the time. What would they be?” This ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, September 19, 2019 12:48 pm
Opinion
Have we forgotten lessons of 9/11?
Most of us said Sept. 11, 2001, would be etched into our memories forever. We swore we would remember where we were when we got ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, September 12, 2019 10:58 am
Opinion
Optimist Club motto helps you look on bright side
Motto helps you look on bright side Anyone who questions the value of civic organizations has never been a part of the Optimist Club, an ...