Michael Venske

Just found this image while searching for a few images for today’s Unemployment Tip (which will be up soon). Is there anything as refreshing as honesty? walkonred

“I can’t tell you, it’s personal.” Really? As a child, I was raised to Always Seek to Know, or “A.S.K.” The philosophy welcomed discussion, learning, and discovery in a nonjudgmental forum. The purpose was to grow as a well-rounded individual uninhibited by social norms. Years into the future, I still do the same thing. I [...]

(CNN) — “An unexpected and sudden spotlight on the Special Olympics, an organization that for more than 40 years has served and honored those with intellectual disabilities, comes less than two weeks before the nonprofit launches a new campaign: Spread the Word to the End the Word.” Do me a favor and reread the bold [...]

(An Amish buggy in the parking lot of Dairy Queen in Nappanee, Indiana.)In the middle of Indiana, we stopped to get lunch at a Dairy Queen. We walk in and instantly I realize three things: 1) the place is packed, 2) everyone is looking at us, and 3) everyone is Amish. The horse and buggy [...]

Today I sent a ton of people this email: “Tomorrow morning I’m jumping into Lake Calhoun. Yes, I know it’s still winter!  No, I don’t have a death wish! It’s for a good cause! By jumping into Lake Calhoun and freezing my…um…fingers and toes…I’m raising money for the Special Olympics.  To help me reach my [...]