Unemployed IdealistTwenty-Five years ago, having just left the military, Unemployedidealist embarked on an experiment. Instead of trading the hours of his life for money in hopes that the end of the day (or week, or year, or career) would result in a surplus, he wantedto see if it was possible to do first what he believed was most important. In addition to a host of unexpected destinations, this experiment led him weekly to the county jail where, as a volunteer, he has honed his skills as a storyteller, enlivening lessons of life and faith in the imaginations of his friends behind bars.He and his sons built a home in the woods of Northern Minnesota "up the hill," from his father's cabin, where he lives with his wife and whichever of their 7 children, 8 grandchildren, or dozens of "auxiliary" family members, made it home in time for dinner that day. Read More Read Less