Book Reviews, PathLight,

Shane Claiborne

Last week Shane Claiborne was in town for a PathLight luncheon. It was an honor to interview him and hear his take on faith, culture, justice, and activism. Plus I had fun teasing him about not following me on Twitter (he does now — woohoo!). Shane is deeply concerned about

So you think you're a writer?,

Want to help me write a book?

Want to help me write a book? Here’s how. Click this link, Junkyard Management, and dozens of posts come up about leadership, management, and my junkyard days. Scan through as many as you can and tell me 1) what your favorite is 2) why it is 3) what’s the least interesting

Random Thoughts,

Is Our Nation Broken?

Is our nation broken? The cable news shows say it, the pulpits preach it, and social media is filled with it. Whether talking about racial issues, our political system, income disparity, endless wars, moral decay, or even the seeming decline in good manners … our nation seems broken. But is

Random Thoughts,

Social Media, Politics, and Silence

It’s an election year and social media is filled with vitriol. Sad, really. Here’s what I see as the problem with online political rants: Q: How long will I feel better after venting? A: Maybe a minute. Q: Will it change anybody’s opinion? A: Nope. Q: How many people will

Random Thoughts, So you think you're a writer?,

Celebrity Philanthropy Gone Wild

It’s tempting to blast celebrities (or political candidates, though there isn’t much difference) for their public philanthropy. Like the big name Hollywood actor who earned millions for doing a commercial, then let his publicist promote the story about him donating $10,000 to a local homeless shelter. I remember cynically thinking at