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.

The Public and Private Faces of Civility and Compromise

Several years ago my husband took an elderly parishioner out for lunch at a diner. Since the man was unsteady on his feet, Les left him in the booth while he paid the bill. From across the diner Les heard the man exclaim loudly, “Boy, did you get fat!” As Les turned he saw the red-faced waitress who

Listen to God as You Pursue Your Dream

I want to finish out my ATTA GIRL series on pursuing your dreams. It began with the first letter A here. Today we move to the end our letter L. In your rush to the end of the rainbow, don’t forget to “Listen.” Seek God’s face. In her book Feast of Life, Jo Kadlecek tells the

 

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.