You’ve likely heard the phrase by Ghandi “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” It’s a popular phrase for good reason. We are in control. In my talks I dive into the many facets of happiness and
Failure teaches lessons, so does mediocrity. I love mediocrity. Yep, I said it. I love mediocrity. I embrace mediocrity and not like one of those awkward side-hugs. I mean a bear-hug that leaves you gasping for breath type of embraces. There
And why you should come to the KBUT Kampout! The 2017 KBUT Kampout is coming up in a month and will once again be right around my birthday! Last year I served as emcee and man-oh-man (and man-oh-woman, #equality) what
And me good with words too I did a fun exercise at the Ibar Ranch with the audience this week. I asked everyone, in chorus, to yell one-word or phrase related to something they’re grateful for. It was a
Marrying truth with fiction… The ice rink of Gunnison, Colorado is home to many a triumph and many a tragedy. Rec League hockey at it’s finest and the human animal at it’s worst. Ice skating brings out the grace and
Growth through embracing discomfort… I’ve had a wonderful winter back in the Gunnison Valley after 3+ years in Hawaii. My time in Hawaii gave me many unique opportunities to embrace discomfort. As a professional I progressively advanced my fundraising and
Poverty is powerful I’ve recently made a significant transition out of the largely non-profit/environmental track I had been on for most of 18 years. Moving over to a organization (who paid to remain unnamed) with a focus on children was
I left Hawaii and one of the most powerful missions back in July. Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii serves over 15,000 youth each year on the islands of Oahu and Kauai and the kids are AMAZING. Lifting up impoverished
Someone took battery charger and cables out of my car recently. They perps hit multiple cars in the parking lot and someone said off-handedly: “Probably teenagers” From my experience that’s not always true. Once, in St. Croix a “crackstafarian” (quick
A plea to you, loyal readers. Don’t take life too literally…. Some people do. For the afflicted similes, metaphors, idioms and figurative language make the world a dangerous and confusing place. That’s why in 2015 I formed the International Literalist Society. Our