Yesterday I took my first steps beyond the front porch in several days. With so much shut down and hourly news coverage of the Coronavirus Pandemic, I didn't want to go out, but I did anyway. With every touch, I sanitized. I didn't really talk to anyone and stayed in my lane. We needed supplies…
Category: Opinion
The Trouble in Paradise
For hundreds of years people have flocked to the United States because of its fairness, opportunities, and individual freedoms. Are we still the land of the free and home of the brave? Our nation became great for many reasons, but perhaps the biggest reason is because of the growth of our middle class. The period…
EFPD Charging for Motor Vehicle Accidents
On December 12, 2014 the Denver Post published "Evergreen fire adds fees for first response" by Josie Klemier. The article detailed The Evergreen Fire Protection District Board of Director's decision to approve a fee schedule for 2015 to charge nonresidents for response to motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies. The article created a bit of…
A Shift in Direction
The original purpose of this site was to offer a fresh viewpoint on the topics of nonprofit leadership, holistic marketing, fundraising, and organizational development. I titled it Hip Tips and my goal was to present interesting and insightful information, ideas, and points of view that would stimulate and motivate nonprofit/NGO's to strive for excellence. After…