Life isn't a gentle blend; it’s a collision of storms. Since 2004, this space has recorded what it actually takes to survive them. You won't find cute motivation crap or easy answers here. 'Bean There' is hard-won wisdom forged in the dirt.We walk the hard path together. It’s not pretty work,but it’s the only work that matters.

A dear friend of mine posted this comment on my Facebook in response to the last blog post. Let me first say that I find this friend more valuable than I can express. In this journey and especially when I write, I need this kind of stuff. Sounded like a breeze to incorporate all that […]
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If something inside you is real, chances are it’s not only interesting—it’s something everyone can relate to. Write straight into the messy, beautiful center of it all.
If something inside you is real, chances are it’s not only interesting—it’s something everyone can relate to. Write straight into the messy, beautiful center of it all.