Parental Leave
“Recently, I have found myself referencing the age-old proverb ‘actions speak louder than words.’ I think most of us know what this means but the basic premise is you can…
Exploring Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Exploring GIS: The Tool Mapping the World Around Us Though GIS may sound like a technical term, it is actually intrinsic to the way many people conduct their lives. For…
Talent Beyond the Desk – Gardening
Introduction As winter continues and the days are a little darker and colder, we thought it would be a great time to brighten up everyone’s week by shining a light…
Less is More
A continuation of With Purpose by Matt Bales. http://gjf.02a.myftpupload.com/with-purpose/ A famous Architect once said, “Less is more.” This described his approach to architecture that led the way to a modernist…
The Importance of Testing Soils
IntroductionWhen it comes to constructing a building, bridge, or road, there are many components involved, but the foundation is undoubtedly the most crucial. A strong foundation is paramount to the…
With Purpose
(A) Unprecedented business disruption + (B) global pandemic + (C) heightened social division and unrest = (D) Chaos ChaosChaos –”complete disorder and confusion.” For the better part of two years,…
How’d I Get Here? Barbara’s Journey
For as far back as I have memories, I have been a maker. I am grateful to the millennialists who coined the term that so much more accurately describes us…
Everyone Loves A Good Park – Why Parks are Valuable to Communities
Why Do People Go To Parks? You’re walking down a street on a hot summer day. Your brow is sweating, your face is red, and your feet are aching. Having…
How’d I Get Here: Brad’s Journey
Where I StartedWhen I first started college, at Wayne Community College, in Goldsboro, NC, I knew little to nothing about the science of geology. It had never been a consideration…
My Wellness Journey – Starr H.
This is a timeline of my health journey, from cancer diagnosis to feeling healthier than I have in a long time. While it was a tumultuous, scary, and often tough…