I am the father of three, coach and mentor to dozens.
Most adults focus exclusively on their family.
To do so is commendable. However, the barn-raising ethic of the early 20th Century provided a strong adhesive for communities of that time. Our neighbors still have needs and we have the power to meet them. I am convinced that each of us has the power to shape our community for better or worse. My life experience teaches me that our community is more than the sum of its parts.