Life Uncharted
"What would you do if the road ahead vanished, leaving only unmarked terrain?"
Beyond the Beaten Path is where adventure meets resilience, and every story charts new territory—from Arctic expeditions to navigating life with stage IV cancer. Here, we explore what it means to live boldly in life's uncharted spaces.
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Each explores different terrain of what it means to live fully in challenging times.
The Edge of Now
Personal stories of resilience, adventure, and living with stage IV cancer.
In "The Edge of Now," I explore what it means to exist between two realities—to live at the edge of now with clarity, purpose, and acceptance. Through adventure stories, honest reflections on living with stage IV cancer, and insights from life's wild places, I share how challenge and joy can coexist. Whether you're facing your own obstacles, seeking inspiration to live more fully, or wanting to build deeper connections, there's a place for you in this community of thrivers and adventurers.
The Quiet Collapse: What Happened to We
A nonpartisan examination of how American democracy was hollowed out.
"The Quiet Collapse" examines how citizens became spectators in their own democracy through structural analysis and civic reimagination. Drawing from decades inside corporate and government systems, I explore how governance became performance, accountability became theater, and civic engagement became optional. This isn't about left versus right—it's about structure versus spectacle, and whether "We the People" still means anything when democracy has been quietly hollowed out.
Both publications reflect my belief that the most important conversations happen when we move beyond surface noise to examine what's really unfolding—whether in our personal lives or our shared civic life. I invite you to join these ongoing explorations of how we navigate uncertainty, build resilience, and create meaning in challenging times.
Life Uncharted
