I’m a proud Army vet, but 20 yrs later I’m still processing what my service meant in the historical context of who we are as a society. I wrestle with it. That fight can be lonely.

Every time I hear something from Dr. Alex Vernon I feel less alone in that. Solid discussion of his book today.

Beyond all of the normal, more obvious arguments, the U.S. should switch to a socialized healthcare system just so I don’t have to get spammy texts three times a day about health insurance quotes.

#healthcare #spam #socializedmedicine

Been waiting on this one for years. Tim O’Brien is one of the most important veteran writers of our time — and a passionate advocate for veterans’ issues.

I’m honored (and humbled) that ARS contributed to such a meaningful project.

Congrats, Alex. It’s beautiful.

#veteran #veteransaffairs #books

Took the boys to Alumni Night at the Little Rock Trojans baseball game so I could yell at them to be careful while they wrestle each other in front of a crowd instead of just yelling at them in front of the dog like usual. “Do you give? Say you give.”

Go Trojans.

#baseball #brothers #lrtrojans

When people told me bots could mimic human customer service skills perfectly, I didn’t believe them, but I have to admit, I feel exactly as frustrated with these kinds of things as I did before the switch.

#customerservice #ai #lowes #bots #technology #automation #dobetter #stillneedhumans

I had a great time joining Jancey Sheats at KARK studios to talk about the 20th annual Taste of Little Rock!

The UA Little Rock Alumni Assoc.’s largest scholarship fundraiser makes a huge difference in the success of our students. April 8, 6pm at the Stephens Center.

Tickets: bit.ly/4ksDgWQ

#ualr

Inviting Ark asked about my college experience at UA-Little Rock. It's funny how decisions that seem insignificant can dictate the path of your entire career.

bit.ly/4ilTLlE

SHOT IN THE DARK: Do you have contact info for Kimber Finley, who taught Composition in fall 2001?

#littlerock #education

The novelty of adopting a street has worn off for one of my children, but at least he still has his biggest supporter.

#trashpatrol #keeparkansasbeautiful #adoptastreet

#somardigras #phe #pulaskiheightselementary #littlerock

Thanks to all who came to Zeitgeist Reading Series. It was a joy to share my words w/you, and to share the stage w/Sandy Longhorn. Thank you, Jeff and Jess, for this wonderful Central Arkansas literary event.

📸: Bryan Stafford

#zeitgeistreadingseries #reading #readingseries #literature #books

Today I MC'd my favorite UA-Little Rock event. The Distinguished Alumni Lunch encourages and inspires, and it shows that successful students have a community that rallies around them. This year was no different.

Congrats to these fantastic and deserving honorees! Go Trojans.

#ualittlerock

I don't know whose UA-Little Rock homecoming highlight elicited more excitement -- my kid seeing himself on the jumbotron via the dance cam, or me finding a dude in the arena with the exact same 1980s-era sweatshirt. Go Trojans!

#lrtrojans #littlerock #ualittlerock #basketball #ncaabasketball

The show must go on! TONIGHT! Come one, come all!

#littlerock #zeitgeistreadingseries

Me in my son’s 2nd grade class w/my favorite childhood book: Who here has ever read this book?

[Kids enthusiastically raise hands.]

Me: It’s been out of print since 1966, so I look forward to hearing how you crossed paths with it.
________

Never trust a second-grader.

#reading #books

After a two-year break, I’m excited to get back to reading things to a public audience. And I’m honored to share the Zeitgeist stage with Sandy Longhorn! Come hang out, Little Rock!

#zeitgeistreadingseries #readings #books #hibernia

In our house, we wear Trojan gear on game day. And we also wear readers now. Because the words have gotten fuzzy.

#littlerock #lrtrojans #ualittlerock #readers #glasses #aging

New user here. Someone help me out -- am I supposed to think of this space as what Twitter used to be or something else?

#ict #americanairlines #tragedy #figureskaters #filmcrew #airports #potomac #firstpost