Sunday, October 4th, 2020
The wake up alarm goes off at 6:00am and every one begins to move in our house. Coffee is brewed, tea and breakfast are laid out on the dining room table between Chromebooks and paper notebooks […]
Sunday, September 27th, 2020
I wanted to be a Planner. This is what first brought me to Pattern for Progress. It was here that I discovered an innovative group of creative thinkers and planners. Each were seeking out opportunity, and […]
Sunday, September 20th, 2020
Imagine this. As part of the solution to the economic challenges brought on by COVID-19, the federal government passes an infrastructure stimulus package in the next year. The want is clear: we need improved access to […]
Sunday, September 13th, 2020
As outlined in a previous blog from early April, the 2020 Census is an extremely important undertaking that directly impacts congressional representation, federal funding, and informed policy decisions. Unfortunately, the already immensely complex task of […]
Sunday, September 6th, 2020
This weekend the smell of BBQ’s, melting S’mores and the sound of socially distant laughter will be seen and heard throughout the valley.
Most people celebrate Labor Day as the end of the summer season. In the […]
Sunday, August 30th, 2020
Like Roller Coasters? Welcome to the school year that is 2020-21. Except the joy and excitement of a roller coaster ride will not be present. Your school district will open in person. Nope. Your school district […]
Sunday, August 23rd, 2020
By the second or third grade, as a parent, you pretty much have the routine down for sending your children back to school in September. School supplies, transportation, which teachers, maybe some new clothes. It was […]
Sunday, August 9th, 2020
Leading up to the beginning of our class last October, it seems I kept bumping into Pattern Fellows Alumni. Every one of them with an impressive resume, a leader in our community. They would knowingly smile […]
Sunday, August 2nd, 2020
If I had a chance … my farewell to Dave MacFarland.
I had gotten a number of calls and emails letting me know that Dave had passed away. Some of you on […]
Sunday, July 12th, 2020
An Artistic Approach for Revitalizing the Physical, Fiscal, and Social Fabric of the City of Newburgh
The successful revitalization of communities must incorporate a multifaceted approach that combines community and economic development programs, incentives, a wide range […]
