Since the first of the year, I’ve traveled to several states—coast to coast—to lead conversations about the themes and issues raised in my book, Beyond the Comma. I’ve been blessed with some amazing hospitality and in-depth interest in these discussions, resulting in some deeply gratifying reviews about the book and comments about the events themselves. … Continue reading Winter 2018 Recap
California Recap
We have just returned from the California leg of my book tour. It was a great experience. On the way, we renewed friendships and were met with expressions of extraordinary generosity and hospitality (a special shout out to Kris and Eric Shafer, Jane Heckles, Paul Tellstrom and Steve Swope). We have now completed 20 events, … Continue reading California Recap
Recaps, Hot and Cool
As we entered 2018, my book tour gained momentum, featuring events with increasing frequency, from frigid New Hampshire to balmy Miami. The new year began with at the Soul Cafe, at North Church in Portsmouth. There, I shared the stage with Alathea, an Appalachian folk duo from Tennessee. As the thermometer dipped to -15 below … Continue reading Recaps, Hot and Cool
Recap: November and December, 2017
The first year of launching Beyond the Comma ended with a flourish of events as my “book tour” proved to be a valuable vehicle to spread the word. In November, I presented at Union Congregational UCC in Montclair, New Jersey—my home church. It was interesting to share stories in the book, some of which took … Continue reading Recap: November and December, 2017
October Recaps
The month of October saw the next two stops on my book tour in venues very different from my kick-off event at the US State Department’s Ralph J. Bunche Library. The first was in McLean, VA at the home of long-time friends Sam and Susan Simon. Dr. Kelly Dalton, Professor and Assistant Director of George … Continue reading October Recaps