Tag: Population 485

Leveraging meaningless coincidence for a self-promotional post: Today is Michel de Montaigne’s 485th birthday. I wrote a book about Montaigne and I wrote a book called Population 485.

Thank you to Sophie, who was reading Population 485 during a volunteer medical trip to Manaugua.

Came offstage for intermission in Oconomowoc to find a message saying Barry died. Not five minutes prior we were sharing his story and art with a sold out crowd. That seemed about right. I cannot overstate the bravery of this man, and his influence on me and an army of souls. More in time. Right…View post

Heading home today. Back out on the road in a week. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helps make this happen. Please help spread the word. I’ll keep typing. And talking. And driving. But yep, for now, home.

There are lots of reasons to write. Here’s one, a Facebook message I just discovered from several months ago. Name redacted: Im a firefighter back home in Upstate NY, rural as it comes. I too came up in a small department, joined when i was 17. Im 28 now and firefighting as never left me.…View post