by Jonathan Carone | Jul 7, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities
George Gershwin first wrote the song, and artists have been singing about it ever since. From Ella Fitzgerald to Lana Del Rey to DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince—everyone loves SUMMERTIME! This is the season for beach trips and gardening, the NBA playoffs and family...
by Jonathan Carone | Jun 23, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities, Pursue the Common Good
In my neighborhood in Minneapolis, we’ve learned firsthand the transformative power of a community garden. They bring people together who might normally not find one other. They create public space in the open that is inviting. They provide neutral territory for folks...
by Jonathan Carone | May 26, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities
I definitely would not claim to have a green thumb. My main issue with the plants in my life is that I forget about them. I forget to water them. I forget to add fertilizer. Honestly, I think I expect them to thrive and grow all on their own. Nature is resilient,...
by Jonathan Carone | May 13, 2022 | Imagine the Possibilities
We had so much fun making seed bombs with many of you earlier this week. Folks from twelve neighborhoods across the United States gathered on Zoom to assemble seed bomb packages to share with their neighbors. In a few short weeks, herbs and wildflowers will begin to...
by Jonathan Carone | Apr 21, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities, Pursue the Common Good
A few weeks ago, my five-year-old came home from school repeating the mantra, “Every day is Earth Day.” For several days, anytime we mentioned the environment, trash, cleaning, or nature, he would say, “Every day is Earth Day.” He told me that they read it in a book...
by Jonathan Carone | Apr 15, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities
A hopeful neighborhood is one where neighbors share their gifts. Suzie Sallee lives in Saint Charles, Missouri. A few years ago, she started to connect with her neighbors on Nextdoor, a social media platform designed to bring neighbors together. What started with a...
