My name is Kevin Carroll. I was born and raised in San Francisco, California, where I attended Saint Ignatius College Preparatory. I am a graduate of both Santa Clara University and the University of San Francisco. Following a 40-year career in teaching and pastoral ministry, I launched a new career as a writer and speaker.

I live in San José, California. My wife, Kathy, and I have three adult sons and five precious grandchildren. I have much for which to be grateful.

I can be reached via email at kmc43sjc@gmail.com

My books are available for purchase online from Amazon. I also have copies of some of these titles at my home for those who would like to buy them directly from me.

A Moment’s Pause for Gratitude  (2017)

Cherries in the Summer  (2021)

The Ambassador of 38th Avenue  (2022)

Dad: 12 Questions…  (2023)

A Focus on Gratitude  (2024)

Through the Lens of Gratitude  (2024)

A Bahamian Odyssey (2026)

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After sixteen years of blogging on the topic of gratitude, I felt it was time to make a change. I wasn’t exactly sure what that change would be. In fact, I’m still not sure. Writing continues to be an activity which nourishes my soul, so it seems natural that I would consider a new, different platform on which to share my thoughts. This might be it.

My passion for gratitude has not waned. I do have a desire, however, to write on a broader array of topics in the future. I will do my best to avoid politics. To be honest, I don’t know enough about what’s happening politically in our country to comment with any sense of integrity. For my own peace of mind, I choose to focus my attention elsewhere.

2022 has been a challenging year. I was hoping that, following the pandemic years, this year would be a good one — and in many ways, it has been. Unfortunately, the death of my mother-in-law in April, followed by my own mother’s death in August, marred what might otherwise have been a very good year. I’ve also been dealing with some health issues this year. I’m learning to take life one day at a time.

So this is it… the launch of A Beacon of Light. My hope is that readers find my writing to be both interesting and inspirational.