I' ve traversed this path - Courage to traverse the threshold

https://about.me/b.giftedfoundation  I was honored to receive a warm invitation extended to me by the Council on Foundations and Independent Sector,  to attend a special event in preparation for the kickoff of  2016 Annual Conference. On Saturday, April 9 from 6:15 - 7:30 pm, the Council and Independent Sector co-hosted a campaign-style reception—complete with all the Star-Spangled bells and whistles that are fixtures during election season. The evening's entertainment was provided by the ever-compelling duo, Charlie Cook and Stuart Rothenberg, as they share their insights and observations about this year's election. The pre-conference was followed by the main event on Sunday 10, Live from Washington, D.C. - the main conference begins in Washington, D.C., and this year's theme is "The Future of Community—Identity. Purpose. Place". Every foundation is in one way or another concerned with the future of its community. The strategic grants, investments, an...

If the shoe fits... The shoe has often defined our characters, personalities and created prestige. Through out many generations, it has evolved in both style and fashion. It has transcended many generations, inspiring artist, designers and musicians. The shoe has propped up models and fashion artist to cat-walk on stage...it has defined our civilization. Yet, the shoe was born out of necessity to protect the feet which has one of the most bones in the body (some 26) bones. At the exhibit is the chance to 'learn the art and sole of The shoe, to trace its footprints through history and culture. Part fantasy, part function, this exhibit looks at footwear from every angle, and features shoe design, sculpture, and invention, plus a bonus of shoepainting designs...and workshops A while ago in the spring of 2015, I was attracted to an exhibition entitled ‘If the Shoe fits’ at the Strathmore Mansion in Rockville Maryland which is part of the Stratmore music and arts entertainme...