Things we love we want to protect, but everything changes. We can’t live by exclusion. We have a responsibility to the places we live and the power to make them better. Ryan Short at CivicBrand is not a planner by training. He’s taken a roundabout journey. He started off doing branding and design work for…
This has been a great year for our blog here at JCShepard.com. A lot of things to discuss regarding Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Americana, wherever you may be. Now the holidays are upon us, let’s take a look back at the posts which you, our readers, have given the most interaction over the…
The Idea Friendly Method has just three parts: Becky McCray is a small business owner, a rancher, a one-time small town staffer. She knew, early on, that there were better ways than “the same old way” to get things done–in business, at home, at town hall. She’s talked to a lot of people. She’s buildt…
Living off grid is a dream for many who move to the countryside, seeking self-reliance and independence. If you work in a small-town or rural planning office, you’ve likely encountered these modern homesteaders—residents with visions that echo those of early pioneers, building cabins and settling the land. Today’s off-grid dreamers often favor tiny homes of…
Six Authors You Should Check Out I fell in love with the Great Outdoors through books. I always wanted to visit and hike and fish and camp since I was a Cub Scout. I learned about conservation and stewardship and Leave No Trace. Yet it wasn’t until after I had miles under my feet and…
