25 Years Ago I Joined a High School Rock Band

“How would you like to be closer to Eddie Vedder?”Honestly, I thought Jeremy was going to tell me he had tickets and backstage pass for a Pearl Jam concert.  Credit where it’s due, he chose the exact right thing to say to pique my interest.Twenty-five years ago today, when high school let out for the…… Continue reading 25 Years Ago I Joined a High School Rock Band

I had a really great conversation about Jesus

I suppose it’s rare in this day and age to have enlightening, intellectually stimulating conversations with people who hold different beliefs than you. But it happened. And it has stuck with me.The person I was talking to is a Christian, a liberal Christian, who was raised in the faith and who has built her life…… Continue reading I had a really great conversation about Jesus

I just want you to tell me how awesome I am

I would guess that most people, in general, surround themselves with a bubble.  It’s probably a bigger bubble for those who are self-conscious or who engage in any kind of activity in which they’re offering up a piece of themselves to complete strangers.  But, let’s face facts, we’re all looking for validation in some form…… Continue reading I just want you to tell me how awesome I am