I write articles for my blog and other publications from time to time. Medium and LinkedIn, for example.
You'll often find series here on topics that interest me. Social Justice, Immigration, Religion and Spirituality. Have a look at some of my short-form & longer posts here.
How do you know when you are at the end of something? Have you ever been to a "going away" party? Do you know how there's that sadness initially because something is ending? A person is leaving the company, or moving away somewhere else? It…
I’m a minister and - One of the things I hate most about religions is how they get used to justify hurtful actions and words. An example: “Why did this bad thing happen to me?” or “why is this innocent person suffering so much?” You…
When I was little, I remember wanting more than anything, the protection of my mother's lap. If life seemed scary, or out of control, or I knew that my little 7 year-old self had gotten in over his head, mom represented safety and care and…
Welcome to another special Interview Episode of Prolificate where we get to hear from Ann Marie Coletta, the fierce and authentic founder of Raising Sparks Interfaith Ministry in one of San Francisco’s toughest neighborhoods, The Tenderloin. Ann Marie is one of the most moving interviews…
I keep making these recordings as I leave the hospital to capture what I've experienced. While I cannot share any identifying details to protect patient confidentiality, it feels important to remember these experiences. Today, I realize that I have a favorite patient - even though…
This is a short update after a really intense week. I have been serving as a chaplain at a local hospital, and the experience has been so intense, I just had to share what it's like. (Don't worry, it isn't all sad, but it IS…
https://www.listeningtoayahuasca.com It’s Wednesday, May 15th, 2024. I’m sitting in the Miami airport and am halfway through my 3-day “planes, (no) trains, and automobiles” journey to Gaia Sagrada retreat center outside Cuenca, Ecuador. When I get there, on Friday, I’ll have a day to settle in…
Thank you for your support. Really. Since my son Dillon’s series of seizures on April 17th, and his few days in hospital, he has been steadily recovering. In some ways, and to someone who has never met him, he appears completely normal. He tells another…
Immigration Series: Part V For this final installment, I want to look at gender and how it interplays with immigration. Perhaps it would be helpful to clarify the baseline definition of gender. The following is adapted from the Apple dictionary entry: Gender: “either of the…
So - you’re stressed beyond belief. The business you’ve dreamed of your whole life has shown moments of promise - maybe even moments of brilliance - but you just can’t seem to keep it going. You’re trying to keep customers happy and deliver on the…
Don’t let money run the show. I’ve spent most of my adult life around money. So I don’t sound like a complete pompous ass here, let me clarify: I’ve spent my life around OTHER people’s money…Lots of it. I’ve been a stockbroker & Financial Representative,…
Series: Figuring out your Personal finances. One of the things I do is help people figure out their personal finances. From planning for retirement, to figuring out how to buy out your long-time business partner, money is always a piece of the puzzle. People let…
I occasionally write for Medium. These are often longer articles, scripts of speeches and sermons I've delivered
Medium can be a great source of interesting deeper dive content. It can also be a great source of terrible content. Judge for yourself
A collection of shorter-form posts, videos and articles
A medley of video, short articles, and posts - usually about #everydaySpirituality
Browse the full archive, or search for a topic.
