family
6 essays
Let the Wave Crash Over You: One Year Later
Orion image via Ryan Hallock Readers: One year ago today I lost my brother, Ken. This difficult subject isn’t relevant to everyone, but for those who are interested I’ve written about it in a fe
Let the Wave Crash Over You: A Letter for My Brother
Chris & Ken in the early years (ages 7 and 2) Dear Ken, When I look back at all the memories we shared together, there are so many that stand out. I tend to think of our childhood, which was not p
How to Run a Business and Still Care for Your Family
I met a guy who was a busy executive at a startup in Silicon Valley. His family, a wife and three young kids, lived several states away.
Revisiting Montana, 25 Years Later
If you didn’t love your childhood, you probably don’t love the place where you grew up. Maybe you tried to get as far away as you could.
Why You Should Write a “Last Letter” To Your Loved Ones Even If You’re Healthy
Sometimes it’s hard to say the things we’d like to—but leaving them unsaid can create regrets, especially because we don’t always know when we’ll come to the
The Family Who Doesn’t Understand
Several times on the never-ending book tour, people came up to me with multiple copies of my book for signing.