Another kind of freedom

Most of our lives are governed by the clock each day and, whether we like it or not, we become bound by our schedules from an early age. For three decades now, every hour of every weekday day has been regulated for me. While my life has been eventful … [Read more...]

Raising future green thumbs

My goal as an educator is to develop and nurture our future green thumbs, and make them into the best gardeners and farmers. Education begins in the garden. Tilling the soil, enjoying the fresh air, and making the earth worms do the squiggle dance … [Read more...]

Envy and Jealousy

We envy those that demonstrate talent, or have lives we desperately crave for ourselves. Envy can be healthy. Jealousy is destructive and stems from wishing harm on others — wanting to see them fail, and fall flat on their faces. I am never … [Read more...]

It Doesn’t Come Easy

I had the privilege to have lunch with an icon of industry and community, Mr. Jim Ferman, who I am honored to call a friend. A distinguished, silver haired, gentleman who has built a multiple brand automobile dealership juggernaut, in the Tampa Bay … [Read more...]