Just over a week ago, before my speaking engagement in New York, I had the chance to see a good friend of mine present the Advent Conspiracy to his church.
Wait–did I just say “church” and Advent “Conspiracy?”
Yes, I did. Keep on reading, even if you are one of my many non-Christian readers. And keep on [...]
My girlfriend often makes fun of me for being a travel snob. On a trip in April, she knew I tested her ability to pack an appropriately sized bag, swiftly go through security, and navigate any other aspect of flying. I’ll admit there is truth in this. In 2011, I’ll go on over 150 flights, [...]
10 years ago today, our world changed. The day has affected so many aspects of my life. While I did not personally lose a friend in the attacks or in the wars that followed, I have many friends who experienced great personal loss from a friend or family member in the Towers, in the Pentagon, [...]
I’m spending most of my nights in hotels again as my fall speaking season hits its stride. I’m back in a property I’ve praised in the past about its incredible service. Sadly, today things weren’t quite the same.
No, this isn’t a rant blog–seriously, keep reading (I’ve purposefully left the hotel’s name out of it).
Rather I [...]
If you want to quickly become one of my good friends, invite me to go out for brunch. Seriously, I think it is one of the most overlooked meals, and yet it’s my favorite meal to share with friends. I’m not talking breakfast (don’t get me wrong—I like that meal as well), but it’s [...]
What do you ask the man in the mirror?
It’s something I’ve thought about ever since I first heard Michael Jackson’s popular song, Man in the Mirror. The chorus lyrics couldn’t be any clearer:
I‘m Starting With The Man In The Mirror
I’m Asking Him To Change His Ways
And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna [...]
I listened to episode 75 of This American Life on my flight home to Phoenix last night. Entitled The Kindness of Strangers, the episode took a look at several stories in New York City, a place not exactly known for its hospitality. I found the episode to be incredibly appropriate based on my interactions and [...]
President Obama is delivering the commencement address at my alma mater tonight. As a lifetime member of the Alumni Association, I could have had four free tickets, but I’m flying out just hours before the event in order to get to my Thursday morning presentation location. As excited as I am to speak at the [...]
So it’s been a late night for me. I cheered for my Sun Devils in their basketball victory this evening and returned late to watched the Oscars—DVR style. I thoroughly enjoyed Slumdog Millionaire and have made sure I watched each of the speeches from its winners. A few words by A.R. Rahman popped out at [...]
A few days ago I found myself in a familiar position—sitting aboard a Southwest flight. I had just spent a few days in Reno at the CA Association of Directors of Activities Convention with amazing educators who have dedicated their lives to empowering teens. It’s always an exciting and rewarding event. Still, I was looking [...]
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