A Leap of Faith: I Published a Book!
Some people take dramatic leaps of faith; others wade. He goes with us either way. Years ago, after my second open mic performance, another artist approached me and said, “I need your book.” Since I had written just three spoken…
There is More Than One Door
One man’s irritated suggestion is this woman’s ‘aha’ moment. The swap was made Monday on my morning commute, which was particularly painful due to unseasonably cold temps and an unusually large crowd. As I exited the train with several other…
“Save Me.” No, Save Yourself
I’m currently coming down from a Scandal-induced adrenaline rush. (slight spoiler alert) Last night’s episode was full of the drama, betrayal, murder, and classic one-liners that fans of the hit television show have come to expect. Yet despite the exciting…
I Got You
They had only been waiting a couple of minutes when she walked to the edge of the platform and glanced down the tracks. The tunnel was dark, nothing was coming. “So what train are we taking?” “I told you I…
The Right Time to Say Thank You
My baby nephew does not know when to say thank you – or so I thought. I noticed this the last time I babysat. His little manners were so cute, tossing out ‘thank you’ left and right. But his timing…
Sunbeams and Raindrops: Aerial Lessons in Faith
The devil was beating his wife the other day. It is an old wives tale, that whenever a rain shower fails to chase the sun from the sky, the devil is supposedly abusing his better half. I don’t recall the…
Becoming ‘The Greatest:’ What Ali Taught Me
When boxer Cassius Clay changed his name in 1964 after converting to Islam, it took some time for ‘Muhammad Ali’ to stick. As I toured the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Ky., last week, I watched footage of old media interviews in…
