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Monday, December 08, 2008

Leveraging the informal network

Twice a year, I return to my hometown, near the Black Hills of South Dakota to see my mom. It allows some time to take stock of my personal and professional life. Last year, I wrote four blogs around the topic of "Weaving a Community" in greater Detroit. This year I am intrigued about the concept of progress and generational change.

Join me in visiting Chadron, a community of 5,000. Its history intersects with Buffalo Bill, Crazy Horse and Custer. The sky continues forever and a starry night in any season is the eighth wonder of the world. My world consisted of a loving and supportive family combined with many friends. My folks were first generation Arab-Americans in a sea of German-Americans. [Continue reading]

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