For decades, Ed Cohen was one of those silent voices. He built a life that, from the outside, looked like success—leading organizations around the world, earning respect, and creating impact. No one saw the burden of his truth; no one knew the cost. For more than fifty years, Ed survived behind a mask shaped by fear, shame, and an unnamed past, until the silence became unbearable.Vulnerable is the story of what happens next. It is raw. It is honest. It does not look away. It is the journey of one man finally facing the abuse that defined his childhood, the silence that shaped his life, and the courage it took to tell the truth after decades of hiding. It asks the question many carry but rarely voice aloud:What if the very mask that helped you survive is what has kept you from healing?This is not just a memoir. It is a reckoning. A release. A path forward. Through deeply personal storytelling and hard-earned insight, Ed offers more than his story; he offers a way through, grounded in connection, truth, and the power of being seen. For anyone who has ever carried something in silence, and for anyone who has ever wondered if healing is possible, this book is your invitation.

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Introducing a curious and courageous Spaniel who travels back in time to celebrate America's very first birthday and discovers that birthdays aren't just about gifts—they’re about history, freedom, and adventure.It’s Henry’s birthday—Hip, hip, hooray! But wait . . . what’s this? The Fourth of July?When Henry wakes up to balloons, hugs, and a brand-new red doghouse, he thinks the celebration is all for him. But Grandma has a surprise—Henry shares his birthday with the United States of America!As fireworks sparkle, Henry’s new doghouse reveals a magical secret. WHOOSH! Henry travels back in time to witness America’s greatest moments—the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the triumph of the Revolutionary War, and the creation of the Constitution, where a brand-new country promised freedom and protection for its people.With each stop in history, Henry begins to understand that birthdays are about more than presents—they’re about courage, growth, and remembering how far we’ve come.Back home under a sky bursting with red, white, and blue fireworks, Henry whispers, “Happy Birthday, America,” knowing he’s part of something much bigger than himself.Filled with adventure, warmth, and gentle lessons about freedom and gratitude, Henry the Star-Spangled Spaniel introduces young readers to America’s founding story in a magical and accessible way, reminding them that growing up, like a great nation, takes bravery, heart, and hope.

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Podcast Index claims there are 1 million brand new podcasts uploaded per week. Pulling the lens back reveals 4 million different podcasts are available to listen to. But...only 400,000 are truly active. 3.5 million podcasts sit silent...why?

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Wow! Sounds harsh! Could be our present-day place in history. This phrase has a lengthy journey and meaning coming from ships with sails. It actually has nothing to do with swinging cats.

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On November 7, 2018, Arik Housley’s world shattered when his 18-year-old daughter, Alaina, was murdered—alongside eleven others—in a mass shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California. In the wake of unimaginable loss, Housley faced a choice: to be consumed by grief or to grow bigger around it. He chose the latter and found the strength to keep living with an open heart. With unflinching honesty, Housley recounts the early days of shock, the lifeline of community and the long road to healing. 
Always November: Lessons in Loss, Love, and Resilience is a courageous memoir of a father’s journey through sorrow, a family’s unbreakable bond, and the redemptive power of love in the darkest of times. For anyone who has ever suffered loss—or feared it, this book offers a powerful reminder that our loved ones never completely leave us, and hope is always within reach.

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-Missed Opportunity- I love sharing conversations.  Hosting requires show prep.  My podcasting platforms feature thousands of guests.  What you don’t have access to are the missed opportunities. The show prep was completed.  The conversation didn’t happen.  I keep all my notes! Paths will cross again.  Let me explain Missed Opportunity.  It’s my questions and statements without their answers.  I’m leaving open enough space at the end of each question hoping they’ll download the talk and insert their answers.Missed Opportunity is a lost piece of history.  Like a message in a bottle tossed out to sea. I hope to locate a destination…
  This week we’re putting focus on my missed opportunity with author and motivational speaker Margaret Graziano. Missed Opportunity.  A lost piece of history.  You know the questions.  Let’s locate the reactions.  The door is always open.  If you are or know Margaret Graziano please reach out to me at [email protected] that’s [email protected] Be brilliant!

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Young readers are in for an entertaining ride in Gillespie’s picture book debut…This delightful rhyming adventure is one kids won’t want to miss. Delightful hijinks of a young girl and her charming pet squirrel.” --Publishers Weekly Booklife
A runaway squirrel. A frantic chase. A hummingbird with a secret clue. And a brave little girl who knows just what to do!Meet Miss Floo Flocky Doo—a brave, imaginative girl who loves helping others. She is a spirited, young girl. When she discovers a tiny baby squirrel named Lucky Lou, she rescues him, loves him, and brings him everywhere she goes. But during a trip to the grocery store, Lou escapes and chaos breaks loose!
Welcome to an imaginative new, award-winning and critically acclaimed children’s picture book that is a laugh-out-loud animal adventure with a wonderful message. The book, Floo Flocky Doo to the Rescue, was penned by proud military veteran, retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, David Gillespie.His book has received critical acclaim from Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly BookLife, and Literary Titan, and has earned recognition from Readers Choice Book Awards, Monsters Book Awards, American Writing Awards, Firebird Book Award, Mom’s Choice Gold Award, and Literary Titan Gold Award, and Maxy Awards.Kids will giggle as Lucky Lou jumps into a customer’s wig, races through the aisles, spreads blueberry jelly footprints, and hides in the fruit section. With the help of her hummingbird friend Peanut, Floo shouts her favorite magical phrase: “Hootie Hoo, Hootie Hoo— I know what to do!”

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I’m always asking questions.  The fun begins when you start researching for answers. Such as…   As we age, why does our handwriting get so sloppy?  Or does it have anything to do with age?  Plus…is speaking into a digital microphone connected to your smartphone still recognized as being journaling?    I’m Arroe…  I am a daily writer.  A silent wolf.  I stand on the sidelines and do nothing but watch, listen study then activate.  I call it The Daily Mess.  A chronological walk through an everyday world.  Yes, it’s my morning writing.  As a receiver of thoughts and ideas, we as people tend to throw it to the side and deal with it later.  When a subject arrives, I dig in.  It’s still keeping a journal!  By doing the research the picture becomes clearer.  This is the Daily Mess…    

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For over four decades, world-renowned photographer Timothy White has captured the faces that define our culture; Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford, Aretha Franklin, Angelina Jolie, Whoopi Goldberg, Jay Z, Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton and hundreds more. Published by Storyteller Media on July 21, Life Through My Lens is the story behind those photographs, a candid memoir that reveals the journey, the heartbreaks, and the raw moments that shaped the images now collected in the memoir's companion, Life Through My Lens: Monograph, out October 6. Both books are currently available for pre-orderWhite's iconic images have graced magazine covers, film posters, and album jackets, cementing his reputation as one of the most sought-after photographers of our time. But behind the glamour of celebrity and the rush of jet-setting assignments lies a more personal, intimate journey: one of ambition, betrayal, and the search for meaning in a life lived at full speed.In Life Through My Lens, White pulls the curtain back on his career and his life, revealing not only the untold stories behind iconic images but also the deeper challenges of family secrets, fractured relationships, and the sudden reckoning that came when his father's health collapsed. Told with grit, humor, and unflinching honesty, this memoir offers more than a portrait of pop culture, it is the story of a restless artist who learned, after years of chasing the perfect shot, that the most profound focus must ultimately be turned inward.Life Through My Lens is a riveting, real story about the man whose lens shaped the images of biggest stars in Hollywood and the humor and heartbreak artist and subject found in the close relationships that have lasted decades. White's candid memoir recounts untold stories behind some of the most iconic images in entertainment and pop culture and what the man behind the camera learned along the way - an in-depth, first-hand account from a legendary photographer of what really happens between the shots.

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