Little Bird's Dad
"A man’s character always takes its hue, more or less, from the form and color of things about him."
What does your Hate do for you?
Last night I was surfing through Facebook, reading people’s posts about the tragedy that struck Moore, Oklahoma. 51 people – including at least 20 children – lost their lives … Continue reading
Changing Colors.
“A man’s character always takes its hue, more or less, from the form and color of things about him.” –Frederick Douglass
Public Awareness and a Redress of Grievances (Day 3 of “8 Days for Ethan”)
Day 3 of 8 Days for Ethan. TODAY’S GOAL: Increase public awareness of Ethan’s murder through a petition to the White House. The Obama White House has this cool program where … Continue reading
The Misunderstood and Much Maligned Rooster
Once I started to raise chickens in my backyard, it didn’t take long before I started thinking about where the rest of my food comes from.
What happens when 2 cool ideas come together?
I’ve been asked to spread the word about a fundraiser to help raise money for a cause. I struggled with this request, but ultimately decided to help out. Here is … Continue reading
Tequila on my Mind
It must be getting close to summer. As I sit in Maryland, far from my Texas home, preparing for an afternoon of meetings and conferences, my mind is drifting to … Continue reading
8 Reasons Why Law Enforcement Training MUST be a component of #JusticeForEthan
There are many reasons that Ethan Saylor died the night of January 12, 2013, and many things that were done improperly. In my mind, this tragedy could have been avoided … Continue reading
One perfect moment.
In the spring and fall, I coach a Little League Baseball team. The players are mostly 10-12 years old: old enough to have been playing a while, but young enough … Continue reading
Why I can’t see so good.
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus”. — Mark Twain.
3 Months Later…Where’s the Justice?
3 Months since Ethan was killed by Scott Jewell, Rich Rochford, and James Harris. There has been no justice. Please consider taking 4 steps today: Step 1. Change your Facebook … Continue reading
We Are Legion. (Day 8 of “8 Days for Ethan”)
Day 8 of “8 Days for Ethan” Goal: To Spread the Word by doing your own “8 Days for Ethan”. I know what you are thinking: I don’t have time … Continue reading
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