Last night, I finished my first book manuscript. I ran spell-check, added citations, took a deep breathe, and hit “send.” I emailed my editor, ate a few Gi...
Inspiration
What an Angry Flight Attendant Taught Me about Doing Meaningful Work
Not too long ago, I was traveling and came across a rude flight attendant. This woman was clearly tired and jaded about her job. She was curt with passengers, respondi...
Great Art is Transcendent
The people who built the Statue of Liberty gave the world a gift. Everyone who comes to New York benefits from it. As do those who see the memorable icon in a movie or...
The Many Weird & Wonderful Surprises of Marriage
Four years ago, I married my best friend. It was an unusually warm day for Nashville in January — about 70 degrees (F) and sunny, if I remember correctly.
The church ...
You Don’t Need a Plan to Change Your Life
People ask me all the time what’s my plan for this blog. They want to know what my goals are, what my objective is. I imagine they envision some master document ...
Top Articles on Writing, Ideas, & Making a Difference from 2011
It’s been a good year. This site has blossomed from a tiny little writing blog to a thriving community of writers, artists, and difference-makers.
Thank you for...