I got my start when I was only a few months old.
In some ways I was one of the most advantaged children ever to have lived. No, my parents weren’t wealthy, merely middle class and at times barely that. What I had was a mom who taught me. Before I was even one year old [...]
Editor’s note: Every now and then someone adds a comment that isn’t so much a story, but a snippet, a snapshot. Inevitably, though, these are still enough to make me think, or bring a smile to my face, and I’d like to share them also in the hopes that it may encourage more people. So, [...]
I am now in my mid life and have lots of starts, such as new jobs, new children, new homes, etc., but probably one of the most fulfilling hobby I ever started (accidentally) was raising chickens. Here is my story…
Being an avid wild bird-watcher and feeder, I decided one day I wanted to raise Quail. [...]
I began my first job the summer of my 12th year, working in the warehouse of the family moving business. I’ve never forgotten the words my father spoke to me on the ride to work that first day–”Just because your name is Allison doesn’t mean you don’t have to work as hard as everyone else. [...]
From the time I knew how to hold a pencil, I was in love with writing. I always thought I would become a writer one day. Along the way there would be encouragement from friends, family, and teachers.
As soon as I could find a way to use my talent, I would jump in with both [...]
Continue reading about Focus, Practice, and a Push from a Sister
I took a circuitous route to get to where I am today.
In college I planned to have a military career, but poor eyesight prevented my passing the final physical and ended those plans. So I started my journey.
As I reflect on the 30 years prior to my becoming a hospice chaplain, I see how I [...]
Continue reading about A Long and Winding Road Provides the Ability to Relate
I think Twitter is amazing. I describe it as the best of crowdsourcing combined with true interaction. Thanks to Twitter I’ve known within minutes of breaking news stories and hot topics, but I’ve also had direct conversations with MCHammer, Greg Grunberg (star of Heroes and Alias), Natalie Grant and Pablo Villatoro (two of my favorite [...]
Biographies, autobiographies, magazine and newspaper features.
Millions of words have been printed about how people got their start in their field, whether that is business, politics, education, the arts or entertainment. It’s an endlessly fascinating subject, in part because there are so many different paths people can take.
Please share your story - any one of your [...]
