Winter Driving as an Amputee

Another how-to tip for amputees or anyone who uses a wheelchair for mobility. Winter driving can be a challenge for anyone…

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Fear gets me Focussed

I’m really excited today to let you know that my interview with Ishita Gupta for Fearless Magazine is now online!

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Emmanuel Kelly has the X-Factor

Get the Kleenex ready…This is not just the story of an incredibly inspiring and brave young man.
This is also the story of an incredible woman, Moira Kelly…

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The Solution Revolution

In fact; it’s not even that hard. How is that possible? How can a guy without legs, a “game over” or “end of the world” scenario for most people, be in a place where I can honestly tell you; “it’s not a big deal”?

Finding Our Way Home

On April 30th I had the amazing opportunity to tell my story in a way I hadn’t told it before, as part of The Moth; in turn part of PEN World Voices.

For the Explorer in you…

God be with those who explore in the cause of understanding; whose search takes them far from what is familiar and comfortable and leads them into danger or terrifying loneliness.

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In Celebration of Earth Day…

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New York, New York

Exciting News! I’ve been invited to speak at The Moth as part of The Seventh Annual PEN World Voices Festival of International Literature on April 30. The topic: “What went wrong”…

The Power of Perception. Just how deep does the rabbit hole go?

Two things went horribly wrong an an ice climbing trip last January, that left me looking at life once again from a different angle…

Wheelchair Travel Tip No: 1

We could all use some travel tips from time to time; those of us who use some kind of mobility aid more than others.

Join Seth Godin in creating change and a new reality for book publishing

If you’re interested in change, as I’m guessing you are, you’ve probably heard the name Seth Godin. I’m an unabashed fan…

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A Certified Badass! Finally…

It was fellow amputee climber Mal Daly who first called ma a “Badass”, and I have to admit, I kind of liked it. I’m happy to announce today though that I’m now “certified”!

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Do you see The Power of One?

A guy named Scott Lewis made my day yesterday. Scott and I have never met, and in one telephone call he solved an issue that’s been plaguing me for THREE WEEKS.

Obstacle or Opportunity? Simple changes for increased health over the holidays?

Let me say straight up that anyone who introduces themselves as the chocoholic dietician is going to get my attention.

What did you do of Relevance today?

Have you ever read something that stopped you dead in your tracks? Caused you to put the book down for a second while the reframing of the world around you took place?