a [dis]organization and a new initiative
by Adam I don’t say it in this way often, but here's the truth: I’m blessed. Besides all those other things (job, family, health), I get to read the work…
a new meeting and new thinking
by Adam We’re getting excited in both of the Crossroads offices, East and West. For me, there’s some snow falling and very soon I’ll get to eat lunch. And, also,…
knitting a network
by Adam My loving partner has a mistress, but we have an understanding. I have my own mistress as well, but ... well, I’m getting ahead of myself. Karyn’s other…
planning the revolution … and the call for papers
[by Adam] Today I was on the radio for an hour. Previously, when I would fantasize of such a day, I would have been discussing my rock star status, sitting…
plans & anticipation
[by Adam] John and I have been busy lately, and even our email exchange you can hear our respective buzzing and giggling. Taking the year off from Crossroads has been…
consolation
[by Adam] Billy Collins’ poem, “Consolation,” has been stirring in my head as I’ve been thinking about various goings on. John is currently en route for Ireland, a trip that…
persistence and progress
[by John & Adam] Following the big national organization meeting, the two of us took a train ride from Denver to our rustic writing retreat in Utah. Our goal was…
in the beginning
[by Adam] Exchanges of writing have provided a foundation to many collaborative efforts. For us (John and me) writing to each other remains central and essential to how we work…