Two years ago, Andy planned to volunteer for three months. He changed the construct of his life after being invited to a writing session. He arrived at the session in a suit as an advertising/marketing executive feeling uncomfortable initially, but discovered there was little distance between he and those labeled as chronically homeless. The topic of this session was about finding common ground with fellow members of humanity. His search for service has turned into life's work for him and staff members of Door of Hope. To grasp the commitment of this group is to understand that after government sequestration defunded much of their salaries, means to pay expenses, and ability to offer service
In China's culture the thought is often articulated through the concept and practice of feng-shui -the system that governs spatial arrangements to create a sense of energy or aura. It is believed that when arranged properly with the necessary elements in the most appropriate location then that space has the potential to emit a power linked to prosperity, success, fulfillment. Another provocative idea regarding space, ergonomics, suggests space becomes powerful only when there is intent to design with maximum productivity and efficacy in mind. Consider the space of 258 North Merton Street. Nestled in the Binghampton community...the Commons on Merton is a shared space community with over a do
