I’m No Superstar

I’m No Superstar is a blog for people like me who want to make a difference in the world but know they aren’t activists. Each post contains a social action idea that most of us could do, a book that’s worth reading, or a link to a website that offers other ideas. Oh, and it’s all introduced by a sometimes quirky story from my life.

When Is an Orphan Not an Orphan?

When it’s an orphaned sock might be one answer. I mean, seriously, unless you have a dog or cat that grabs your socks out of the laundry basket and drags them outside, your sock probably has a mate somewhere in the house. It’s just that after a cursory look you give up and, voila, an

Why does Carol do what she does?

Carol Cool believes each person is uniquely created by God to impact the world in a meaningful way. It took her way too long to recognize that she only needed to be herself and pursue the passions God had already placed in her heart. Now through her speaking, her writing, and her blog, Carol encourages others to discover their design and live it joyfully.

Peace Thoughts with Shane Claiborne

Earlier this month my friend Mandy and I went to hear Shane Claiborne speak in Lancaster. We planned to get there early, figuring the place would fill up. Even with my I-know-exactly-where-this-church-is arrogance that got us lost, we were there a half an hour before the event started. The auditorium was already packed. As we

Remember the Orphans

Les laughs at me for anthropomorphizing just about everything—the poor dinner plate at the bottom of the stack that never gets used, the soft soap bottle we’re trying to throw away (I called her Dee Spencer), always my laptop. Now I’m doing it with my blog. I imagine it feeling orphaned. After all, I haven’t

 

Have Carol Speak For Your Group

An accomplished and flexible speaker, Carol tailors her topics to fit the theme and timeframes of your meeting, conference, seminar or retreat.