A message to young people who cut off their parents One of the deepest regrets a person can carry is … More
Tag: family
My Lucky Coin
I have an 1890 Morgan silver dollar that, on the surface, is just a piece of metal. Heavy in the … More
How much this country has changed from the one I grew up in.
“Change without wisdom isn’t progress.” “Change without wisdom isn’t progress.” What I complain about the most is how much this … More
From Gladiators to Game Day: Why Professional Sports Lost Me
When people ask me what my favorite sports are to watch or play, I usually pause—not because I don’t have … More
The Contract
I was about ten years old when I first learned what a contract was. I don’t remember where I heard … More
My American Vacation
When I think back on my most memorable road trip, it doesn’t start with the destination. It starts in my … More
My Pullpull
The item I was incredibly attached to as a kid wasn’t a toy, a blanket, or some action figure I … More
What Lies Ahead Keeps Me Moving, What Lies Behind Keeps Me Grounded
“The future is something I manage. The past is something I feel.” That’s a really hard prompt for me because, … More
The Relationship That Shaped Me Most
“A strict father doesn’t show love in hugs or kind words—he shows it in boundaries, discipline, and the strength he … More
can’t think of a new one right now
If I’m being completely honest… I never really looked at cars as a form of self-expression. Being the practical guy … More
I am Great with Kids
Last night I went over to my middle daughter’s house for dinner. We’ve turned that into a Christmas tradition over … More
1957 A year when kids were raised to be adults.
I was born in 1957. Obviously, I don’t remember a single thing about that year itself. I don’t remember the … More