Not What We Expected

Not What We Expected

On Friday, December 7th, 2012 Peter Knauert chose to take his own life.  Peter was incredibly gifted, deeply passionate, and a bright shining star among us.  The finality of his death takes our breath away and leaves us stunned and bewildered.  Peter felt the injustices of the world deep in his bones and hoped to become a writer.  Peter’s Mom, Leigh, asked me if I would write a poem that reflected honestly on this beautiful tragedy....

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Wildflower Revolution – “Sacrificial”

Wildflower Revolution – “Sacrificial”

Will Smith has come along way since the “Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” In the movie “Seven Pounds” he plays the role of Tim Thomas an aerospace engineer whose career comes before everything else. From the very first scene until the closing credits its as if this movie grabs you and asks: What inspires you to give your all? Just like the movie “Seven Pounds” Stephen’s Story in the “Acts of the Apostles” tugs at us, works on our...

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