by Leslie Blaize | Mar 25, 2020 | Blogs, Content Marketing, Planning
I should bake bread. That idea came to me while reading a New York Times Article about “Distractibaking.” It had been years since I created a loaf of bread. And now, during this time of social distancing, the notion appealed to me. If I wanted fresh bread, I could...
by Leslie Blaize | Feb 3, 2020 | Blogs, Content Marketing, Planning
I just agreed to participate in a panel discussion on the development of nonprofit annual reports. I’ve written lots of long-form pieces, but not annual reports. How can I prepare so I offer good value to attendees? After taking a deep breath, I considered my next...
by Leslie Blaize | Feb 3, 2020 | Blogs, Content Marketing, Planning
Is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) career right for the high school graduate in your life? Professionals in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry offered a message worth sharing for teens considering future careers. STEM...
by Leslie Blaize | Oct 13, 2017 | Planning
If you’re taking a hike, a nearby crack of thunder gets your attention, especially if it’s followed by a lightning bolt or two. Rolling thunder, I’ve discovered, can be ignored. It’s more like background music that can be interesting, but not too threatening, even if...
by Leslie Blaize | May 17, 2017 | Planning
A magnificent whooping crane, an endangered species, glided into my life for a few glorious minutes in the Horicon Marsh, and I’ll never forget him. My husband and I saw him from a distance resting in the marsh. “That’s not an egret,” Harold said. And before I knew...
by Leslie Blaize | Apr 15, 2017 | Planning
Each spring, Mother Nature issues a report card for gardeners. Like eager students, we await the season’s warmer weather to see if our previous efforts were successful. Will the tulips and daylilies bloom? Are last year’s new perennials showing signs of growth?...