I'm a firefighter and writer who strives to help people find joy.
Resilience
Radical Kindness: Emilio's StoryEmilio was sitting on the floor of his bedroom, propped up on his bed, surrounded by beer cans. He had on a filthy shirt. His skinny legs and feet were bare... Read More.
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Catastrophe
Three Dogs, One Mile a Day, and GriefLast week we walked in the early morning gloom. Fog, so rare here and thus so amazing, blanketed the hills around our house... Read More.
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This Week's Red CardIn the firefighter universe, a Red Card is our "license" to fight wildfires. It means we've passed the classes and physical tests that prepare us to fight the big fires.
My Red Cards are made up of ideas and quotes I've come across that teach similar lessons. I hope they help prepare you to fight the big fires and thrive. 
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The Firefighter Universe
Want to be Brave? Create Meaning in Your LifeLet's start with the story of Ed. Ed was a new firefighter, in his fourth month with our department... Read More.
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Dogs!
On the Road with Tallulah!We were sitting in our car in Trinidad, Colorado. We were on the way to Minnesota and our first...Read More.
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