Hi.

The inspiration for this blog and title come from Brene Brown’s book Gifts of Imperfection:

“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”

I used to write an opinion column for a local newspaper under the title “Without Reservation.” (That domain wasn’t available, and I like the new alliteration.) My previous writing was about ripping without holding anything back; now my writing will include me being real and vulnerable, without holding back, because that’s the only way to show God’s love and help others.

A new take on reservations.

Not looking to “rip” without reservation or be divisive and contrarian because what does that accomplish in the end beyond inflaming passions?

-Thomas