On the road in January, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama

An American Mosaic will traveling the back roads of Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama starting in January. Shooting video and having conversations with people about life, community, and what it means for them to be an American today. Stories from the road.

An inspiring young Amish man talked with An American Mosaic

Levi's story is inspiring. At a young age, he has built an impressive business in southern Iowa, boarding on Missouri. This area has a large Amish community that he is part of. Part of a September 2017 road trip. An American Mosaic on the road.

An American Mosaic on the road in September

An American Mosaic will be traveling the back roads of Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri during September. Listening to what people have to say about jobs, community, family, roots, kids, and what being an American means to them today.

People and Places... An American Mosaic

Conversations with Americans about work, school, community, family, retirement, dreams, roots, immigration, what it means to be an American today. We will be posting to our YouTube Channel as we collect content. YouTube An American Mosaic 

On the road with An American Mosaic...

On the road... the journey has started. An American Mosaic. This is a short clip. A lot of places and people will be part of our jouney.

check out our YouTube channel for An American Mosaic

We will be posting videos to our new YouTube channel, An American Mosaic, as our journey progresses and we are talking to the American People. We hope you will subscribe and follow along. A journey to discover who the American people are today. An American Mosaic YouTube Channel

A good NY times piece on "throw away people"

Part of the American Mosaic... truckers and their stories

There are so many stories to be told about the American People in 2017. We tend not to pay much attention to what is not immediately in front of us. Truckers are not even visible, we just see trucks. Yet they have been and are a vital part of our everyday lives. This is worth reading.

We tend to easily dismiss the past as we rush forward

Why “An American Mosaic” is important... History!

We tend to dismiss history today, because we are making it every day. Technology has changed how we consume, how we respond, and how we measure events, time, and things that are important.

I say history because, many will soon forget the details and facts behind this last election cycle that surfaced this great divide in the U.S. In fact we will forget that we all share common ground and interests. It is important to let all the diverse people of the United States be recognized and hear their stories and what their version of the American Dream is. We need to know each other, or this country that we all call home will no longer be a safe haven for all. We are allowing others to form our opinions about our neighbors.

This is not a liberal or conservative view, it is not a political view, it is not a religious view, it is just a personal view from someone who has always just assumed that most everything was good is his country. I am concerned now and do not recognize my country. I know many share this feeling and that is why I am launching the road trip called “An American Mosaic”.

Since I first posted about this in December 2016, I have had a very positive response from a great many people. Cheering me on, offers of help and support, and it has pushed the project forward. Your support is needed. Thank you.

People are responding... An American Mosaic project

People are Responding...

“You are describing a mosaic of broken connectivity, perhaps not broken in terms of use of artificial intelligence, data sharing, or any other emerging technology, but broken in human terms of face to face communication, listening and courtesy. I wish you much success in your endeavor to gain a better understanding of how we can better engage and understand one another in a modern century with modern tools.”

‘If you are in anyway engaged with recent events, and the need for change that was so overwhelmingly voiced, you understand that a lot of people feel that their country has failed them.’ – “You're talking about me John. Fantastic project - please let me know if I can be of any assistance. I'm anxious to see your results!”

“Bravo! I think we all need to do this! We don't know each other like we should. We have more in common than not, I feel sure. I'll be eager to see your project unfold!”

“As part of the 'rest of the world,' I will be watching and listening as well. Canadians want to understand America as well. . .”

“Sounds incredible, what a great undertaking.”

“We're listening, John. Signed, the choir.”

“Love, Love, Love this project! What are your plans and what support do you need? I’d love to help you!”