Stories are how we navigate life.
They move us through the day, help us keep track of whatever we’re keeping track of and sometimes take us to the threshold of experiences that defy words…or stories.
Finding, sharing and creating stories is my life’s work.
Latest Stories
On the one gift from my Gran that is always with me
Today marks the 106th anniversary of my Gran’s birth. Usually, when I write about her, it’s how Gran was my Auntie Mame and I was her Patrick Dennis. But today I want to tell a [...]
On enjoying the simple wonders of a normal day
I had a normal day yesterday. Which, at first, felt a little disorienting. Because I couldn’t remember the last time. I had a normal day. Over the past few years, life’s jungle gym has seen [...]
Walking my old rescue dog home
Last week marked eight years since our rescue dog, Gartholomew, came into the family. If you’ve ever had a shelter dog, I don’t need to tell you what a gift they are. Simply put, [...]
What’s your story? Work with me to find out!
For twenty-plus years, I’ve helped individuals, communities, non-profits and corporations take a fresh look at their own stories. How do I do that? By helping you ask the tough questions, hearing the answers and finding your most authentic story. Because why create anything else? Services include public speaking, facilitation, branding, strategic planning & executive coaching.
What’s my story?
Like all of us, my life has been shaped by stories. As a kid, I learned to hide from stories. The ones about my parents’ divorce, about my hometown’s assassination of JFK, and about my own serious illnesses. As a young adult, I learned how to bring power to stories. The ones about being gay and deserving rights; about fighting HIV/AIDS; about winning campaigns and earning success. Now, as a middle-aged guy, I’m focused on revisiting stories that I and my country tell ourselves. Because I don’t think either of us have gotten it completely right. And, maybe just maybe, it’s time we did.