Why had I made the decision to bring my wife, son and daughter to live for a year in the country of Liberia, where I had been appointed Fulbright Professor of English at the University of Liberia?


Tinkering with stuff is fun. As a kid, I used to garbage-pick old stereos and other electronic gear on the way home from school, just to tear them apart and see how they all fit together.





To say that working at a funeral home has had a profound impact on my life would be an understatement. It has changed the way I look at the fragility of life and what happens to those around a person when a family member or friend comes to the end of their life.



I am thrilled there is a day established to not only honor and recognize the achievements of women throughout history, but also to bring awareness into the lives of all women that we matter.


We learned the value of telling our stories, how storytelling helps us know ourselves, and relate to one another better.