Category Archives: inspiration
Finding a job with a felony: a success story
What does it take to get a job with a record? When I teach, I allude to factors like knowing your strengths, having a plan, dealing with setbacks and never giving up. But it’s not often that I get an opportunity to show … Continue reading
Take a journey of hope
Today I’m over at Journey of Hope, talking with host Rodney Mathers about, among other subjects: Answering tough interview questions How to handle gaps in your resume Whether recent discrimination lawsuits and action by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will … Continue reading
Another employer who gets it…
I’m caught up with other projects this week, but would be remiss in not posting this story about Eric Smith, a carpenter in St. Paul, Minnesota who has no qualms about hiring people with criminal records. Why? It’s been his experience that … Continue reading
Will Tim Riggins be able to find a job after he’s released?
I usually try to keep my facts and fiction fairly separate on this blog. But watching this season’s final episode of “Friday Night Lights,” I was struck by how well the show captured the character of so many who end up serving time: good people who’ve … Continue reading
Don’t sell yourself short: any experience counts!
After posting for 31 straight days as part of WordCount Blogathon 2010, I know I’ve fallen off a bit this week. Please forgive me. I’ve been catching up on everything I’ve neglected, and working on some more involved future stories. I’m … Continue reading
A lesson in owning up to your mistakes
“A man’s errors are his portals of discovery.” James Joyce, author Sports columnist Tom Boswell included this quote at the end of a column he wrote this week on the tremendous class showed by umpire Jim Joyce, after he blew … Continue reading
More inspiration…blogathon style
I’m having a hard time believing that Wordcount Blogathon 2010 ends tomorrow. I’ve blogged for 30 straight days, something I wasn’t sure I could do when I agreed to take part in this crazy thing. Looking back now, it feels like the time … Continue reading
Reentry in 17 syllables
Starting over is… one step more difficult than doing nothing, right? It’s official haiku day at WordCount Blogathon 2010. Enjoy!
A story of recovery and defying the odds
On weekends during the WordCount 2010 Blogathon, I’ve been trying to publish inspirational stories or newsy bits that might help ex-offenders, their families and those who are interested in assisting folks trying to start over. I came across this story … Continue reading
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