Monthly Archives: May 2022

The political food fight starts early

Rebecca Dow looks fabulous on that horse, don’t you think? Poised to gallop toward the camera, with a posse of tough cowboys behind her.  I would hire that camera crew in a heartbeat. Her TV commercial slamming Mark Ronchetti, rival … Continue reading

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Nonprofit trivial details are not trivial

Suppose the office manager of your nonprofit organization had to leave town urgently for a family emergency in another city. Now, who knows the passwords? That manager may be a part-time volunteer. Unlike for-profit businesses, nonprofits sometimes rely on volunteers … Continue reading

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New Mexico corruption has changed

A certain municipality, I heard, had a high rate of workers’ comp claims among city workers. This was mentioned in conversation at the Workers’ Compensation Administration, where I worked. The subject came up because the mayor was a friend of … Continue reading

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All refugees deserve a haven

Ukrainians fleeing from their embattled country have been met at the Polish border with hot soup, shelter, official ID cards, and invitations to the homes of Polish families. Some of their children are already going to Polish schools. Poland, a … Continue reading

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