As of this weekend, I am now 45...the sunniest side of 40. Hot diggety dog. I am also wealthier beyond my wildest dreams, most fervent prayers, and well-stoked imagination. Look at that … Read more about Best birthday ever
Repair the world
Tikkun olam is a Hebrew phrase that means "repairing the world" (or "healing and restoring the world") which suggests humanity's shared responsibility (with the Creator) … Read more about Repair the world
Thanks dads
Thanks dads. You know who you are. The guys who will fix your kid's bike before you run off to your own tour de prairie. You're the guy who also helps fix your neighbor … Read more about Thanks dads
Haunted (& it gets better)
Most of my life, I have been haunted. Haunted by fear. Immobilized. Afraid that there is nothing I can do. Afraid of doing nothing. And over the last few days, I've felt more … Read more about Haunted (& it gets better)
One love & the ragamuffin gospel
I am not yet there. Each day, I wake up and try to gather up the words and thoughts and actions that wound, and corral them into a secure and arid place where they go to die. People come and go … Read more about One love & the ragamuffin gospel
Asking for a sign
One of my favorite movies is Bruce Almighty. Unlike the Spitfire Grill (my favorite favorite movie), it makes me both laugh and cry. Bruce is a news reporter who is jonesing for an anchor … Read more about Asking for a sign
Sitting around a table doing life
Seth is on my left. Jules is at the head of the table. Clint is across the table and Melinda is to my right. Life is happening. Messy. Hopeful. Credible and real. Things are … Read more about Sitting around a table doing life
Whistling your way home
When I was a kid, one of the jobs I considered was to be the official whistler for the Andy Griffith Show. Really. And I didn't enjoy the show, but the idea of folks looking out for … Read more about Whistling your way home
Near death? No problem. (from the field files)
Have you ever heard a story that brought you to your knees? Strangers in strange lands who's lives reveal more about your comfortable life and hubris and assumptions than you want or … Read more about Near death? No problem. (from the field files)
