Battling a Foe of Ineffable Strength
I fought this dastardly nemesis for 18 long years. It taught me about trying to force things vs. trying to learn from those things.
November 23, 2022
Musings
TEDx Talk: This Sentence Will Transform Your Life
The power of our words and the stories we claim.
November 23, 2022
Redneck Thanksgivings Mean the Law Eventually Gets Called
Uncle Buddy, PawPaw, Nana, and Cousin Jeanie are all at the table this year. Lord help us. (I told you we should have gone to Waffle
November 23, 2022
They Wear Rustler Jeans
While at a sacred site in Assisi, Italy, I wonder what might be hiding in plain sight. And attired in brand spanking new jeans.
November 17, 2022
“Conroy Called”
In honor of his birthday today… Hearing that legendary Author Pat Conroy had phoned my house was akin to Jesus calling, minus all that pesky
October 26, 2022
When Experiencing Despair, Hopelessness, & Anxiety…Do This
It’s so easy to feel that things are hopeless and dark, especially in this culture of doom and distraction. Here are strategies and perspectives to
September 27, 2022
What Happened After My TEDx Talk
After the mind-blowing experience of giving a TEDx Talk, I didn’t expect to have my jaw dropped at the Waffle House.
September 6, 2022
My TEDx Talk: Images from a Sparkling Day
I’m still processing the whole TEDx experience, but I promise to give a full report soon. In the meantime, these photos capture some of the
September 6, 2022
What I Saw in the Fog
I awoke to learn that Terry Kay, my writing mentor and beloved friend, had died. And before I knew it, I found myself smack dab
August 11, 2022
The Cracker Queen Crashes the Country Club
You already know it’s going to end badly. It did. But there’s something to be said for self-dignity, too.
August 2, 2022