Accross the Bridge, a Hero

Fairhaven, MA - Lily Frank, an eight year old and third-grader at Rogers School, set up a lemonade stand to raise $250 for The Smile Train.

The Smile Train is an organization that funds surgery for children with cleft palates and lips in financially poor countries in Asia. It's a hard life for those afflicted with this condition. Due to their appearance, these kids are often not allowed to attend school or even find a job. The cost of corrective surgery for one child is $250. Check out their website at www.smiletrain.org.

Lily's mom, Meg Frank says she gave Lily information about this group and "she decided on her own to make a difference." She saw people that need help and did what she could with what she had. She made some posters and set up a lemonade stand. Simple. She raised $200 and her mom offered up the rest. Kudos, Meg for good parenting!

Read this story at SouthcoastToday.com

Spooky Southcoast

Recently, I was joined by Mr. Basilisk as a guest on WBSM's "Spooky Southcoast" to talk about real-life superheroes and the upcoming Superheroes Anonymous event. Usually, the show spotlights topics like ghosts, E.S.P, aliens and monsters but last Saturday, we discussed being an active citizen, community involvement, and "living your truth." The team of paranormal investigators were fun, supportive and inviting and I look forward to meeting them again, soon. In fact, they have offered their assistance in promoting our upcoming annual conference! Check out the podcast!

Welcome to the Secret City (02740)

New Bedford, MA - From the world arena to the local scene; whaling and civil rights to industrialization and gentrification; gang violence and homelessness to spiritual revival and artistic renaissance, she is a city rich with culture and a history steeped in the blood, sweat and tears of her people.

New Bedford is my hometown but there's a lot about it I don't know. While, I will undoubtedly change course many times over, this series of writing is initially intended as an account of exploration. However, i will begin my expedition with preparation for an odd occurrence, a convergence of a real-life superheroes.