Eating Alone Part 3: Getting Out of Neutral
We were meant to go beyond “neutral” in our encounters with others. How do we shift beyond?
Eating Alone Part 2: Goodbye Moose Lodges and Masonic Temples; Hello Book Clubs and Bird Binges
Civic clubs continue to wane, but “soft socialization” is starting to grow. That’s a good thing.
Eating Alone Part 1: Death of the Dinner Party
When was the last time you had a dinner party? If you remember, you’re in a real minority.
Why We’re ‘Choosing Country’ These Days
Ella Langley’s boyfriend in the hit song chose Texas because he liked to two step with his ex in Abilene. The reason we are “Choosing Texas” more than any song in history may be a bit more complex.
Lions vs. Gladiators: Who Ya Got?
Big money in college football is creating two categories of winners and two categories of losers.
AI Update Part 6: AI Researchers to Government: “We Can’t Stop Ourselves”
The question with any disarmament negotiation is “who goes first?” With AI, the answer may need to be that the US and China press pause at the same time.
AI Update Part 5: Why We’re Aiming Our Rocks at Data Centers
Data centers have created a rainbow coalition of opposition, what one comedian has called “the most bipartisan issue since beer.” But what’s really causing the opposition?
AI Update Part 4: How Government Can Help With the Job Transition
Another big transition is coming in the workforce. What can state government do to make it successful? One commission’s work offers some initial ideas.
A Tribute to Dolly Parton: A Woman Who Brought Us All Together
Dolly Parton died August 25, 2026 at the age of 80. It was a great life, but it was still too short. She was America’s bridge builder.
AI Update Part 3: Entrepreneurship In the AI Age
AI is making new kinds of entrepreneurship possible. But it only works with human handholding.