I share the 9/11 story of myself and my childhood best friend, Mike, every year. It’s an incredible story of baseball, beer, and friendship. In 2016, our story went viral when by was told by Mike Rowe on his popular podcast, “The Way I Heard It”. The episode was called “You Don’t Know Mike”. Back in 2001, I … Continue reading Never Forget 9/11/01
I enjoyed the opportunity to talk with Mike Briggs on his Fresno, CA based talk show, Briggs on Books. Watch here… https://youtu.be/9Ri9L7WAa34 Interview 05/01/2024 “Shake Yourself Free“ banner Meeting new people Shake Yourself Free merchandising Shelly & I
A year ago this week, my book, Shake Yourself Free, was published by Sastrugi Press. I spent five years painstakingly working on this book (entirely prior to 9:00 AM each day). I put my complete heart and soul into it. To have it published and shared with the world is without a doubt one of my proudest moments, both … Continue reading Shake Yourself Free’s 1st Anniversary
Just over 2 years ago, I nearly died.Some of you may remember my all-out, crazed assault against the COVID-19 pneumonia that left me hospitalized for 53 days.Things were dire, the medical records are quoted as saying, “high probability of expiration overnight”.I’d already been through so much in my life. At 23 I lost my fiancé … Continue reading Celebrating Through Living
I am fortunate to be alive. It’s been two years now, since Thanksgiving 2021, when I caught the COVID-19 virus and beginning on December 3, 2021, I was hospitalized for 53 days. It came extremely close to killing me. Since, I’ve become even more aware of living life to its fullest and capitalizing on its … Continue reading New Lease on Life
Excited to share that Shake Yourself Free was sent to the printer earlier in the week. It's so hard to believe that we're finally here! I've opened up my heart and soul and let it all out. There's parts of my story that I had never yet shared before with anybody. I am cautiously hopeful … Continue reading My Book’s Cover – Designed by Our Son
I've been working with my publisher, Aaron, for FIVE years now on my first book. What a process it has been! Aaron has patiently guided and developed me throughout this detailed process. When I began, I was a novice writer with a lifetime full of impactful stories from adversity and loss. Now I am an … Continue reading Shake Yourself Free — Coming Soon!
Hello! I have not written anything here since October. I wanted to communicate that I am in the midst of quite the battle with COVID-19 pneumonia. I’ve now been hospitalized for a total of 34 days. My chances were not good upon entry, but I have fought with total focus of positivity, patience, no fear … Continue reading My Recent Status
I’m approaching the four year anniversary of sharing my story of gratitude. It was difficult to allow myself to suddenly be so vulnerable, but I knew that I had a journey that needed to be shared. A difficult journey that started with the death of my fiance 30 years ago. My hope was that maybe … Continue reading Growth of Gratitude
I sat down early this peaceful morning like I do most mornings, with the intention of spending time on the book that I am focusing on finishing. But my thoughts keep shifting to the specifics of it being June 13th, so I decided to write a short blog entry instead. I marvel at time. How … Continue reading JUNE 13th
Ten Thousand Days 