My Huffington Post Essay: “Who is Generation Z?”
I recently spent four months in the classroom with the first wave of Generation Z students to reach the shores of the university where I teach. After innocently referring to them at the beginning of the semester as “Millenials,” they…
My Huffington Post Essay: “Life is Art”
Each of us is a creator, an artist. Of ourselves. This I believe: Life is art. Every decision I make, step I take, or word I whisper or shout is paint, ink, clay, or found object. Creatives have always known…
My Huffington Post Essay: “How to Kiss a Cow, And Other Lessons I Learned at Asha Sanctuary”
Cradled in the lush countryside of Newfane, New York, is a small barn. Unassuming and barely visible from Coomer Road, one could easily drive right on by without seeing it and splash into Lake Ontario a few miles straight ahead…
My Huffington Post Essay: “7 Ways To Be An Everyday Leader”
“You are a leader. You just might not know it yet. Too often, we hear “leader” and think of the politician running a country; the CEO piloting a Fortune 500 company; the activist spearheading a social movement; or the celebrity…
My Huffington Post Essay: “3 Ways You Can Be A Compassion Activist”
“No matter who you are or where you are, you can be a compassion activist. You have the power to transform both your community and the world into better places—more loving and kinder places for all. The tools you need…
My Huffington Post Essay: “Battle Hymn of the Rejected”
I still have the first rejection letter I received as a writer, from a book publisher: “Dear Mr. Schlimm: Unfortunately . . . Regretfully . . . We are unable . . . For reasons we are sure you will…
My Huffington Post Essay: “My Spirit Animal is a Rescue Dog”
“Some folks choose wolves, tigers, or bears. Eagles, whales, or horses. Even snakes and spiders. But my spirit animal is a rescue dog.” To read the full essay, please click HERE.
My PASTE Magazine Interview: “Craft Beer 101: How to Pair with Vegetarian Cuisine”
To read the full feature article, please click HERE.
“Five Years in Heaven” Debuts in China
For information about the Chinese edition of my memoir FIVE YEARS IN HEAVEN, please click HERE.
My “Ultimate Guide to Craft Beer & Vegetarian Food Pairings”
Compliments of Mother Nature Network, check-out my “Ultimate Guide to Craft Beer & Vegetarian Food Pairings,” featuring more than 30 craft beer styles and related food pairings! Click HERE.