about me
Why write this blog?
A number of years ago my wife gave birth to a still born baby girl named Cora. This was crushing. My thoughts if left unchecked returned over and over to a very dark place. My solution was to listen to an audio book every second my mind was free to wonder. The simple act of focusing on the author’s ideas would mute my destructive thoughts and transport me to the world of the author’s creation. Now, with three wonderful healthy children and having listened to thousands of books, I am starting to unmute my thoughts and am using this blog as a way to share them with the world.
It is my hope that you also have had your own thoughts while reading these books and might find it interesting to see how those thoughts differ from others’. Maybe, by sharing it will start a conversation and help show us where we are wrong, right, and plain ignorant.
My Experiences
I am a father of two girls, a little boy, and husband to the best wife in the world. I have owned an independent bookstore in Cleveland, OH since 2008 and have listened to over 125 audio books a year for the past 8 years. I have tried other entrepreneurial ventures like building state shaped end tables, flipping houses, trading options, and building apps. Some have worked well while others haven’t. I have a long list of “good” ideas that I want to try next!
About this blog
After I finish reading a book, I write down my prevailing thoughts. After a week, I revisit those thoughts and edit the post before posting it here.
Politically, I am not registered with any political party but if I was going to join one, I would join the Contrarian Party. Haven’t heard of it? The basic tenant is that I generally disagree with whoever spoke last.
I know that I am going to be wrong most of the time. I want you to correct me. I am probably going to write something offensive. I am sorry, please set me straight. I am trying my best to do the right thing.