In my writing room, I keep a copy of the U. S. Constitution—Amendments included—on my desk as a reminder to be grateful for those who wrote it, why they wrote it, and how I benefit. I see it everyday. It also reminds me of how lucky I am to … [Read more…]
Despite its official sounding title, this post is not a statement of faith, or a list of beliefs, or any other such carved-in-stone program I’ve invented. It is just some thoughts about my life after leaving a cult. Why I’m writing this Recently, I was asked to speak at an … [Read more…]
And now for something completely different. Let’s talk about conversation. You remember what that is, right? It’s a phenomenon that social media usually hinders. It’s that thing that happens when two or more people (not a mob, but maybe three or four) share what is on their minds, back and … [Read more…]
My favorite humorist, Oscar Wilde, quoted a popular adage that I absolutely love: “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” Last Sunday, I gave another presentation about cults—specifically my own cult experience—and used that adage to convey this: Anyone who does not stand for values such as … [Read more…]
Welcome to the last report about our Morocco Odyssey 2018. Here you’ll see photos of the Sahara, Mollywood, Marrakesh, Casablanca, and more. If you missed Part 1, visit, “Our Morocco / Sahara Odyssey.” If you missed Part 2, mostly about Fez, click here. Some photos may be out of order. … [Read more…]