There are some days that I simply smile and fake it. It is easy enough to put on a show for people. I am not throwing a pity party for myself or anything. I just understand that on those days, it is highly unlikely that I will feel happy about anything. But, that is okay. I understand that how I feel is not a reflection of how I am. Continue reading
I remember watching the Mets and the Red Sox in the world series in 1986 when Bill Buckner let a ground ball slip between his legs, ultimately contributing to the Red Sox losing the series. I loved baseball so much. I primarily rooted for the Cardinals because of everyone in my family, no scratch that, my town were Cardinals fans. Continue reading
It’s odd to think that Caleb’s birth was easier, quieter and came about with less fanfare than his sister. If you knew my children, you would immediately understand why I say this. She is a fairly quiet and laid back child. Caleb, however, is hard to miss. From the moment he was born, he has been grabbing the attention of those around him. Continue reading
I opened up my WordPress account this morning to learn that I have hit the 200 post mark for content on this blog. How exciting is that? Well, in all honesty, it is pretty stinking exciting for me. Two hundred times now, I have reached out to you all, and with the exception of just a handful of posts, you have always reached back. It has been a blessing to have you all partner with me in this experience. Continue reading
Two days ago, Chris Cornell, one of my favorite singers of all time was found dead in the bathroom of his motel room, a victim of suicide. While many people will argue that the real victims of suicide are those that the individual left behind (and I do not dispute this), the purpose of this post is simply to honor one of greatest vocalists of all time.
Life is Strange. Live it Well.
In the last 14 months, over 6,000 people have wandered across this blog that you are currently looking at. This is pretty incredible to me as I didn’t expect to get many more visits than my mother and wife when I began. What amazes me even more, though, is that many of those visits have come from other countries, from which I know zero individuals. People are coming to read what I have to say. Continue reading
Life is Strange. Live it Well.
The process of learning is something that starts at birth and should never end. Even before you start school, you are learning some major lessons. You learn how to walk. You learn how to use your hands. You learn how to manipulate your parents to get what you want. Continue reading
