by Will Jones III | Nov 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Since 2020, I’ve had the privilege of writing a blog post around this time of year, sharing reflections on my role and work fundraising for NEW. And each year, I’ve taken time to reflect, found a central theme, and waxed poetic about my latest musings. And of course,...
by Will Jones III | Nov 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
I’m a country boy at heart. Don’t get me wrong, I love a lot of the things that living in the city has to offer – live music, diverse restaurants, nightclubs that pulse to underground rhythms, festivals and exhibits, curated spaces, and more. When it comes to...
by Will Jones III | Jul 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
I’m tired, y’all. And it’s not just new parenthood that’s making me tired (although, having a child is L I T E R A L L Y exhausting). I’ve been tired. I stay tired. For years, I’ve felt like I’m swimming, doggy paddling, in a giant ocean. I get a gasping breath and...
by Will Jones III | Nov 29, 2022 | Blog
Over Thanksgiving, my wife and I spent time with her grandparents – both of whom are in their 90s! They are truly a blessing, and you know I’m not lying because I drove the twelve (12) hours up to rural Minnesota – IN NOVEMBER – to visit them. Being...
by Will Jones III | Apr 5, 2022 | Blog
Few things have the power to inspire visions of a just and thriving society like the arts. And the NEW team has a special fondness for poetry. Since April is National Poetry Month, we decided to share some of the poems that are resonating with us in this moment. We...
