Sparks from Lightning Bugs and Other Life Lessons

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>What do sparks from lightning bugs trying to outrun a storm and having your lawn forked have in common? Each is the basis for a memorable story.</strong></p><p> </p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Stories don't just entertain us-they connect us. From pain and grief to parenting humor and workplace shenanigans our shared experiences help us forge stronger family relationships and connections with those around us. Our stories make us human.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In </span><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Sparks from Lightning Bugs</em><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> author and storyteller Richard Howerton chronicles pivotal leadership experiences funny short stories from the road and unforgettable family activities. You'll witness good parenting advice bad translations and hilarious cross-cultural and cross-generational misadventures. And like Howerton you'll learn valuable lessons along the way including:</span></p><p> </p><ul><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Why you should never leave home without a shovel</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Important parenting tips for handling an ill-timed penis joke</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Why American travel is one of the best recipes for making memories with family </span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Why friends and food fights don't mix</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>How storytelling and leadership can facilitate growth and connection</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Sometimes somber frequently absurd always poignant the stories in </span><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Sparks from Lightning Bugs</em><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> will fill you with joy heartache and hope. They'll make you laugh cry question your assumptions wish you were there and be grateful you weren't. And Howerton hopes they may even spark you to share your own stories.</span></p>