1967 Detroit Riot Recalled
Local residents recall living through the Detroit riot 50 years ago. Read their story.
Spiritual Nexus: Discovery in America’s Heartland
My book, Spiritual Nexus: Discovery in America’s Heartland, is now available. Join me as I explore five remarkable spiritual centers nestled in the beautiful countryside of…
The Lone Goose
When do you know it is time to move on? For me, it came in an unexpected way. Read my story.
The Last Time I Saw Cal
Time spent with a wise and talented cowboy artist leads to a revelation about life—and the heartbreaking consequences of waiting too long, waiting for “nothin’.” Read…
A Little Brother Remembers
Those halcyon days before a plan crash over New York City killed my older brother. Read my story in the New York Times.
The Boy Who Fell From the Sky
The bittersweet memory of catching a trout in the Ozarks before tragedy strikes. This is the second essay in a trilogy on remembering my older brother.…
The Last Hunt
The first and, sadly, last time this springer spaniel and his friends would take to the fields. Read his story.
Medicine of the Spider
After severe multiple sclerosis inexplicably vanished from his body, a talented Michigan artist who believes “great art comes from pain” finally finished his decade-long project to…