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Gleaning’s Roots Run Deep
Gleaning is the ancient practice of collecting the remaining crop from the field after it has been harvested. Here’s the story of how I recently gleaned my ranch.
Read MoreThe Book of Virtues – Modern Day Lessons
Virtues. Self-discipline, compassion, responsibility, friendship, courage, honesty, loyalty and faith. Our own Kat Merrick discusses her path to lessons learned in The Book of Virtues.
Read MoreWith A Shake Of The Hand
Handshakes say more than just “hello.” What does your handshake tell people? Here is Kat Merrick‘s take on the history and true meaning of the handshake.
Read MoreThe Art Of Working As A Team
Totally Local VC’s Kat Merrick discusses what it takes to work successfully as part of a team. Including dealing with when the process goes horribly wrong.
Read MoreFinding Heroes
Watching the movie 42 reminded me of my dad using sports heroes to instill life lessons. But who are today’s heroes? And what have we learned?
Read MoreA Little Mental Housecleaning
We all have days when we wake up and things just aren’t happening the way we want. So we need to do a little mental housecleaning now and then.
Read MoreThanking Our Wonderful Volunteers
American volunteerism recently reached a 5 year high. We would like to say a big “thank you” to all of our Totally Local VC volunteers.
Read MoreReflections On Surf Rodeo
What stood out to me about the this past weekend’s Surf Rodeo are the generations – so many young and old enjoying the day. And what they all learned.
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