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Two years ago, I listened quietly as Emily described her idea for a magazine that would explore social issues by spotlighting artists and organizations that try to make a difference. (Emily claims that I ‘gasped and became quite animated,’ and anyone who knows me would find that a more characteristic response. However, my version builds more dramatic tension.)

But, I had trouble sleeping…

One night about two years ago, I was lying on a cot in the mountains of Colorado, freezing. Frost covered the ground and the camping gear. Too cold to sleep, I decided to think about something purposeful, since I was "between" jobs and not sure where my art career was headed. I ruminated about my accomplishments, my interests and things I wished I had done.

One of my desires had always been…