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The Value of Margin
January 29, 2010 – 5:12 pm | 3 Comments
The Value of Margin

It’s interesting that the New Oxford American Dictionary defines margin as, “an amount of something included so as to be sure of success or safety”. When we think of margin we usually think of the …

The Soul of the City
January 5, 2010 – 8:46 pm | 3 Comments
The Soul of the City

There is something special about the city.  Urban space has a life and mind of it’s own.  It’s culture, rhythms, colors, smells, and aesthetic proclaim it’s uniqueness.  While most suburban towns struggle to understand their …

Welcome to the Open Abbey
January 4, 2010 – 7:40 am | No Comment
Welcome to the Open Abbey

American life is busy, noisy, confusing, and chaotic. Whether we realize it or not, this frantic pace has a cost. If we’re not careful, we can easily give up our souls in the pursuit of …