The Gulf Between Places
A few weeks ago, I stood overlooking Utah and Omaha Beached in Normandy, France, listening to our guide, Johann,…
Still Enough to Hear It
For most of my life, Memorial Day has meant picnics and the welcome relief of an extra day away…
Can Compassion Be Taught?
I recently returned from a retreat in Costa Rica where I soaked in the teachings of Roshi Joan Halifax,…
I’m Not Dead Yet!
In a scene from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, an undertaker slogs through a muddy medieval village clanking…
You Can’t Ride Two Bikes
My favorite image of Charlotte is Tryon Street during the 2012 Democratic National Convention at CarolinaFest, the public celebration that…
What Bali Taught Me About Going to the Dentist
Because it’s related to the topic of my book and my work with Wake Forest University, I’ve been reading…