Distinctions For Life Is Back

Over a decade ago I had a video podcast – remember when those were a thing – call Distinctions For Life. Well after a very long time I’ve decided to bring it back and make it my main thing. But there are a number of changes. It isn’t a video podcast. Or any kind of…

My Story

“Once upon a time there was a man and a woman who loved each other very much and they wanted to show that love and have a baby. Sadly though they tried and tried, they weren’t able to have a child on their own. So they prayed and asked God to give them a Special…

53 Things I Believe At 53

Written on the occasion of my birthday. It is possible I’m wrong. Tragedy is not evenly distributed. What you believe matters. Perception is not reality. Just because you think something is true doesn’t make it true. Jesus Christ is the Son of God. There are a lot of things worse than death. Ask good and interesting…

Personal Insight on Decision and Action

Looking for next steps is my indication I’m changing direction. I firmly believe in taking action when you decide something. I really believe you haven’t actually “decided” until you start taking action. There is this phenomena in my head where I say, “I’ve decided but not really”. This means internally I’ve decided but I’m not…

What Is A Creative Act?

If I’ve set a goal of creating something every day, how will I know when I succeed? We create things all the time. Is a Facebook post saying I’m back in Texas enough? A photo of the new Cisco Supercharger? No, I don’t think so. Those things are creative, but they aren’t sufficient to accomplish…

Photos of New Friends

I spent the week on the M/Y Pegasus at the San Diego Comic-con and one of my jobs was to take pictures. Specifically to take pictures of the crew/guests. Here are some portraits I did of my new friends Jesica, Devin and Amanda.

More Creating Less Consuming

My life is pretty good. Actually really good if I look at it objectively. Not just the “I’m not a starving child in Africa” objectively either. Heck I’m writing this on a freaking yacht for God’s sake. This leads me to feel a little guilty when I start thinking it needs to be better, but…