“It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people’s minds.”
– Samuel Adams
A little over three years ago I was one of millions of unnamed, unknown homeless people living in a van in a Wal-Mart parking lot in Denver, Colorado. Then I was a little better known, having spoken at TED Global. Now that the video of the …

Donna Howell-Sickles is one of my favorite artists. When I get my RV/trailer, I’m having one of her prints, or a mash-up of her work, repainted on it….She’s my favorite because her visuals send an unexpected, but very effective message – like this one – “Keeping Out The Bears.” More than an artist, Donna is a storyteller. I often think about what the story in this painting is. There are so many.
I was looking at it again this morning and thinking how often we all think putting up a picket …

News of an impending hurricane in North Myrtle Beach takes Faith and Todd by surprise, and they hesitate for a moment as they talk about whether or not to head south out of Shallotte and risk the storm. The couple is on their way to Texas via a southern route, to spread the gospel and to find a place to camp for awhile. For now, Wal-Mart parking lots are home to their Shasta travel trailer and their seven Chihuahuas. August nights in North and South Carolina are hot, muggy, humid. …

That large white object is not the moon, although it could be. It’s a balloon – symbolizing letting go….it’s a beautiful post that is worth the read! So why this photo? Who is Seth Raphael?
Seth Raphael, “Magic Seth” to his blog readers, is now a married man! Congratulations! I met Seth at TED Global 2009 when we were both interviewed for a short video for the National Library Association. He also heard my talk about homelessness. In his blog post, “Letting Go,” and writes, in part:
“Before our grand event in …