online learning opportunities extend to adults at all stages of life.

Education is a lifelong pursuit that gives us the opportunity for intellectual growth and discovery. But, traditionally, adults interested in continuing their education—on any level—would be obligated to attend evening classes at a college nearby, or to put much of life on hold for 1-2 years while earning their degree.
Not anymore. The [...]

david foster wallace, r.i.p.

author david foster wallace died last weekend, an apparent suicide. he was many, many people’s favorite living writer. his stories and essays and novels may be to your taste–his work provoked strong, definite reactions from readers, nearly without fail–but either way, he was an enormous intellectual force for good. i once found myself feeling very [...]

walking a mile in the postman’s shoes.

Nobody has it easy these days–not even the postman. Not even the dog. These are increasingly lean times, and none of our shoes, it seems, are safe.
Which makes today a good day to start expanding your repertoire. Chances are, if you have a specific eye or talent or desire for something, we can connect you [...]