Throwing All the Noodles to See What Sticks

Posted on October 3, 2019

Today's Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk -- @ me on Twitter and LinkedIn! Photo is from our actual town hall. What I'm watching: Just finished Diagnosis on Netflix. Fascinating, heartbreaking, and I want more episodes! What I'm listening to: Grinning Streak and Fake Nudes albums from Barenaked Ladies What I'm reading: Calypso by David Sedaris...
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Perspective in Government

Posted on September 30, 2019

Today’s Buzz is by Allie Camp (LinkedIn) Read her other ELGL posts here and here. The City of Eugene is focusing on developing a culture where employees feel supported and bring their whole selves to work mentally, physically, and emotionally. We can all agree developing these skills requires practice. And when work as a management analyst...
Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir at Yosemite National Park in 1903.

This Land is Your Land: How Instagram is Changing Public Lands

Posted on September 28, 2019

Right Now with Warren Kagarise (Linkedin/Twitter/Instagram) What I'm watching: The latest installment of "The Great British Baking Show" for the increasingly complicated treats and the Instagrammable setting. What I'm reading: "Parks" — a chronicle of America's Best Idea through 103 years' worth of National Park Service brochures, maps, memorabilia and other ephemera. You can find...
Godzilla, the first fully automated garbage truck

Godzilla Turns 50: A Monstrous Story of Innovation

Posted on September 25, 2019

Photo: Godzilla, the first fully-automated residential trash collection vehicle (1969) Today’s Morning Buzz is by Brent Stockwell – connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter!!! What I’m Listening To: Something to Say by The Town Pants (2018) What I’m Reading:  The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart People Make Dumb Mistakes (2019) What I’m Watching: Heavy Metal: Solid Waste Truck...
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It’s National Voter Registration Day!

Posted on September 24, 2019

Today’s Buzz is by Brianna Lennon– connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I’m watching: Season 4 of the West Wing What I’m listening to: FM radio What I’m reading: Center for Civic Design Field Guides Happy National Voter Registration Day! Today community partners, organizations, and nonprofits will team up to encourage voters to engage in...
Lego Stan Lee

What Building LEGOs Has Taught Me About Being a Professional

Posted on September 20, 2019

Today’s Buzz is by Tim Gomez– connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I am watching: Silicon Valley  What I am listening to: Cinematic Score from The Dark Knight Rises What I am reading: The Dark Phoenix Saga (Uncanny X-men #129-138, 1980) LEGOs are a total family passion! The term “LEGO” is derived from a Danish phrase which...
Photo Senator Barack Obama campaigns in Denver Civic Center Park in 2008 and Sarah Moss confers with a colleague on the media riser Photo by Ken Delgado

A Presidential Candidate is Coming to my City! Now What?!

Posted on September 19, 2019

By Sarah Moss, MPA | LinkedIn | Twitter What I am watching -- News coverage of presidential campaign events plus @AdvanceGalNotes and @AdvanceGuyNotes on Twitter What I am reading -- For my local nonprofit clients, I just finished analyzing the Denver Mayor’s 2020 budget proposal… all 676 pages What I am writing -- A book...
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Can Municipalities Regulate Guns?

Posted on September 18, 2019

Right Now with Daniel Soto (LinkedIn/Twitter) What I’m Listening to – Little Big Town - Happy People (I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve mentioned Little Big Town in my Morning Buzz) What I’m Reading – Walkaway by Cory Doctorow (I’m a sucker for dystopian novels. ***hint for anyone who gets me in Birthdays and Books***) This...
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