Probituaries
Probituary: A Notice of Life! Jim Schaffer
Some people are just so interesting that you NEED to let others know. Jim Schaffer is one of those people. On his island? Gin, vermouth, and olives. Yes!
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Some people are just so interesting that you NEED to let others know. Jim Schaffer is one of those people. On his island? Gin, vermouth, and olives. Yes!
Happy Monday! This morning, let's try this: Don't say "I'm jealous!" Say "I'm Inspired!" We can all use a little perspective reframing some days. XOXO
Inspire(d) is looking for family recipes. Ones with roots - and stories - that your family has been making & sharing for years. Got any? We'd love to hear!
The Driftless Region is full of amazing nature centers - check them out, sign up for a class or program, and get to know the amazing place we call home!
Call your mother, she worries. It’s embroidered on pillows, etched into our brains. And with mother’s day coming up, you probably should. Call her, that is.
So what exactly are we trying to do here with Inspire(d)? We share our hopes & dreams in this Inspire(d) Manifesto (plus check out our cool Driftless Map)!
"Happy" Joe Whitty has created an inspiring business that focuses on delightful things like pizza, ice cream, and keeping people happy! Hooray!
In Postville, some students are dressed in Muslim hijabs, others speak Spanish across the school parking lot, & still others are blond-haired & blue-eyed.
Three Decorah residents have recently been serving on a week long Medical Mission trip in El Salvador. Dr. Pete Blodgett of West Side Dental in…
We know it doesn't look much like spring out there today (hello, fresh snow), but it's coming! Get inspire(d) with our spring 2016 magazine!
Why live generously? 1. It makes YOU happy too. 2. You’re making the world better. 3. It's contagious. 4. It's (often) tax deductible! LET'S DO THIS!
“It’s not entirely altruistic. You get engaged in volunteering due to some benefit you yourself will appreciate & end up benefiting the whole community."