by Tom DeWolf | Dec 6, 2014 | Author Stuff, Writing, Books, Reviews
There are times when I am “stuck” in my own writing for various reasons, but I always read. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t reading a book. I read for the joy of the story. I read to enter other worlds. I read to inspire my own writing....
by Tom DeWolf | Nov 19, 2013 | Coming to the Table, Gather at the Table, History, Genealogy, Race, Oppression, Privilege
This post was originally published at Gather at the Table November 19, 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. PBS and documentary filmmaker Ken Burns launched a national effort to encourage people to video record themselves reciting...
by Tom DeWolf | Nov 10, 2013 | Movies, Reviews, Race, Oppression, Privilege, Trauma and Healing
My wife Lindi and I went to see 12 Years a Slave yesterday. It wasn’t a film I wanted to see. It was a film I needed to see. It is harsh and searing and honest in its depiction of the institution of slavery in the United States. I hope (and encourage in...
by Tom DeWolf | Jun 24, 2013 | Author Stuff, Writing, Media
I recently participated in one of my favorite media interviews ever. I don’t know how many times I’ve spoken with reporters over the years, but it’s been a lot. My close encounters with news microphones began in the late 1970’s when I managed,...
by Tom DeWolf | May 26, 2013 | Author Stuff, Writing, Books, Reviews
Home. Finally I have time to write. Uh, not so fast, there Tommy… From October through April mine was a life spent primarily on the road; promoting Gather at the Table with my writing partner Sharon Morgan and speaking solo at several colleges, universities and...
