A Life in a Pile of T-Shirts
There are people who do their jobs day in and day out, far from any spotlight, never seeking or receiving any plaudits or awards. One is my wife, Jennifer, who has spent years changing people's lives
Fire by Friction
My writings and musings on life and work in the Deep South of the United States (for the most part)
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The Perspective Pain Brings
I am currently living my biggest fear but I am learning how to keep going
Betty Sue and the Little Prius That Could
A story of an automotive project that will carry on the legacy of a woman I never knew
One Must Imagine Sisyphus Happy
My thoughts on finding meaning in a seemingly meaningless world
Finding Solidarity in a City of Multitudes
My thoughts after a whirlwind week in Los Angeles
The Most Unlikely Tiger
An extraordinary story of an improbable friendship and the resulting journey, one spanning the globe from the grassy plains of northern Ghana to the kudzu covered pine forests in east Alabama.
Gratitude in Uncertain Times
Things have been a struggle with the community resilience work going on lately, but the past few days have been a reminder of the power of community that allows us to weather tough times together
Building Resilience: Life Experience and Perspective
A week from hell but not the worst week ever that's for sure
Saying Goodbye: A Eulogy for my Father
I will miss him. But, then again, I have missed him for 20 years.
Giving Life Meaning: Here's to the Creators
For those of us who work in frontline communities doing resilience work I cannot overstate the importance of artists and their creations to us and the people we serve