Happy fall, y’all!

I started to feel fall in the air even before the meteorological pronouncement: crisp, chilly, change.

It can be a challenge to accept, navigate or accommodate change. Sometimes, we choose change. Most of the time, it’s foisted upon us. To make any substantial change easier, I’ve found it helps to find one thing to enjoy or lean into.

This year I’m going all in on squashes. Have you ever tried a delicata? They’re delicious! The world of gourds is too great to tackle in a single season, but this year I am going to add sweet dumpling to the mix. Plus, I will be enjoying my first harvest of potatoes and sweet potatoes.

Change can be bitter, but there’s usually something sweet. You just have to find it—and savor it.

Until next time, be healthy, be safe and be kind!

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America’s Safest Companies of 2026: Douglas Machine

Douglas Machine emphasizes a proactive safety culture with extensive training and employee involvement through safety teams.

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Podcast: A Different Approach to Workplace Safety Culture

By focusing on the fundamentals, workplaces can build a safer environment from the ground up, says Kevin Weaver of U.S. Compliance.

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Enerfab emphasizes a safety-first mindset, believing no job is so important that it cannot be performed safely.

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Safety leader Camille Oakes says improving this skill helps create stronger outcomes in complex workplaces.

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