Posts by travis

Fighting Winter Blahs

For many folks, this is the time of year to hunker down and wait out the harsh season. If you aren’t going to be subjected to such conditions, you’re missing out! Although winter is quite a big change, there are ways to keep your energy, immune system, and mood at a high level without too much of a change to your lifestyle – or workday.

Intro to Podcasting

Podcasting is one of the most popular and rising forms of broadcast out there. There is something quaint about the format: almost anyone can do it, and for the time being, it’s an open frontier for ideas.

Longer Days Fitness Challenge

Here at LongerDays, we like to stay busy. In the past, we’ve documented the volunteer activities & community events our employees take on, but why not add one more thing to the list? A few months back we were presented with the opportunity to participate in a “corporate fitness challenge” sponsored by the MCC Lakeshore Fitness Center in downtown Muskegon.

Volunteering for Parties in the Park

Each year, one of the biggest fundraisers that nonprofits in the Muskegon area can participate in is sponsoring and participating in one of the weekly “Parties in the Park.”

Telling the Whole Story: How Data Alone is Insufficient

Narrative provides a way to relate to data. It connects the raw figures to all the nuance of people. Numbers by themselves (although they’re something to be proud of) are cold. They tell you what’s happening, but they don’t necessarily explain WHY.