Wayward corn stalks
On our Friday afternoon country roads drive, my mother-in-law (Laura) and I spotted several lone corn stalks growing amongst acres and acres of beans. I have written about this scene before but the sight struck another chord within me as I continue to ponder the state of affairs of our participation program for minority and women-owned firms on our commercial construction sites in our marketplace. The challenge to thrive and survive was heavy for these few corn stalks. It was pretty…