What do we miss with blind striving? A new outlook on goals, courtesy of a Mark Nepo quote.

I keep doing stuff like this. (Freaking out, that is.)

A teenager asked about discouragement. "I don't know" is the honest answer. Here's a story about it.

St. Ricardo of the Dumpster saves the day in "The Flattening of the Joshua."

The best part of being an adult is going to the store, and buying a new power tool. Just 'cause.

No metaphors, just a song for a rainy Friday.

On birthdays and the mystery of being here. A vignette.

Author of "Finding God in the Ruins" stops by the show to talk about Love, God, Christianity, and coming out as gay in the church. Matt's unique grace and warmth make this a must-listen for all of us, especially those walking a path to find themselves (which, hopefully, is everyone.) Say hello at www.MattBaysWriter.com

Most people don't like classical music, and some of it is the fault of those who do (myself included.) Here's to a new program to fix The Classical Problem.

Ten bucks bought me quite a lesson in Baltimore yesterday.