While I didn't make any overt declarations that day, something in me moved to want to be the man that Mr. McCullough saw in me.
Writing… about not writing…
Words, ideas, concepts... I live for them. Really, I do. It's even built into the core of the meaning of my name. I have been a writer all of my life, and I do relish the times when I am able to sit down with virtual pen and paper, and let the words flow. Lately, …
The Disruptive Power of Why – Celebrating the birthday of a world changer
Her grandmother used to make maps for a living, and Imani lives to navigate them all... all because she is unafraid to ask why.
Avoiding Friendly Fire
...I can fight you and I might win, but if I get you to fight each other, I am sure to win. In the foxhole, we may look different, talk different, even like different football teams, but in that time we are, and have to be, one.
Passing the Interview…
How he handles this issue tells me how he would handle my issues, and the issues of the rest of America.
The Dirt Between Us
being willing to get in the dirt with them, to listen, to understand and to find that common ground, makes each person better, stronger and more healthy.
Not Just an “A”. So Much More…
Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to accompany one of my best friends to Beijing, China for 2 weeks of... well, a lot of hanging out and doing nothing 😉 . We had certain expectations going in that he would be busy for a good part of the day, but we would have …
A Chit Chat Among Cherubim
Today I sat in service, listening to another Easter message. I say "another", like it's just the same old thing year after year, but thankfully, it wasn't like that. There were a few things that struck me this year that just had me thinking more holistically about the whole event, and opened up the conversation …
400m… You Can Be The Change You Want to See
what could have happened if Africa were allowed to progress on their own without the oppressive arm of colonialism... That same thought could be applied to basically anything in our lives: what could happen if the thing holding us back wasn't able to?
Conversations on a Cloud: Dealing with Conflict and Controversy
This past week there was yet another reason for me to stay away from social media: another mass shooting at a school. This makes 18 so far, and we haven't even gotten to the third month of the year. While I have no answers to any of the issues, I do have some strong opinions …
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