The start is what stops most people

This is a public service announcement to do that thing you want to do. You know, that thing you think about all the time. That thing that you believe you should be doing, if you only had the time…or the money…or the experience…or the confidence. Begin the Begin! I named this blog ‘Begin the Begin’ for…

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Life goal complete! – Meet a President

One of my life goals has been to meet a US President (current administration excluded, of course.) And this past weekend I was able to make that dream come true! President Jimmy Carter has the distinction of being the only US President to teach Sunday School while in office. And luckily, he continues to teach…

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Thanks, Adam Walker

Last night at the AMY Awards was fun. Like, really, really fun. Truth: I don’t normally enjoy award shows (even when I’m winning an award) or networking events. I’m just at a point in my life where I’m a) older and b) have less time, so the idea of a nice book and getting to…

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Bobby Kennedy talking to students

“The very education which has helped expand your awareness of the problem of other men is the same education which prepares you for a place in society far removed from those problems.” – Bobby Kennedy It’s so important to be aware of the hardships of the world. I try to understand the tragedies that my…

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