Seventeen months ago, I began my journey into sharing life with you by way of writing about what I’ve learned and what I’ve yet to discover and comprehend. Along the way, I’ve written about redemption, perseverance, illness, the importance of words, the ascription of meaning to tragedy, subject positions, empathy, death and loss, regret, privilege […]
Be a Jaybird
On my brother’s wedding day, his best man’s grandfather unexpectedly passed away. Given his close relationship to the family, my brother felt this loss significantly, but also found himself without a best man and, therefore, without a proper toast. I thought a great deal about my desire to step up and fill the need. But […]
With a Little More Time
When I was given the opportunity to write this book, whatever God is up there said, You got your dream. I said, Actually I was hoping for a lighter topic.[1] “The best way to improve your writing is to cut.” A less-than-stellar professor I had in grad school used to say that. I disagreed with […]