Welcome. I’m Ed – a hopeful, pragmatic  leader – an activist, writer and reflective practitioner. I’ve participated in the significant issues of the Vietnam generation and now help younger leaders become more effective.

I write to clarify my thoughts and then share ideas to encourage conversations and activism.

My Books

92 Newberry Ave: 100 Years of Murphys

92 Newberry Ave: 100 Years of Murphys

Vietnam: Our Father Daughter Journey

Vietnam: Our Father Daughter Journey

Working Stories

Working Stories

Becoming a Leader

Becoming a Leader

Creative Lives: An Anthology

Creative Lives: An Anthology

From My Blog

High School is Never Over

In this season of graduations and reunions I am reminded of a scene from the movie Jane Austin Book Club. A wife ...

Forest Bathing

Walking into any woods I clear my mind, refresh my soul and emerge more focused. In Japan they call this forest ...

Peace is Coming

“Peace is coming because the people are making peace.” I saw this banner when I joined the antiwar movement as a ...

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