“Sometimes losing everything is the only way to gain everything that really matters.” If one day I woke up and … More
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The Bug
“Who knew the loudest thing I would hear that night wouldn’t be the fireworks” If you enjoy this true story … More
The Reckless Days of Youth, Tempered by Time
“Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.” Looking back on my younger years, I realize my recklessness wasn’t … More
Being Able to Love
Over my life I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what it really means to love someone—not just in … More
The Christmas Miracle
“A parent’s job isn’t just to teach, but sometimes to protect their child’s innocence a little while longer.” When I … More
Parenting With Intention
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults.” To future generations, My hope is that one … More
I Started Out As A Child
“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” I grew up in a … More
Rise and Fall to the Level Around You
I’ve come to believe that life is less about raw talent and more about the company you keep. It’s a … More
A True Story
“Fate is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” It’s always struck me as uncanny how history brushes past … More
My Father’s Best Birthday
Though nobody can go back and make a new beginning, anyone can start over and make a new ending.” One … More
Disconnected in a Connected World
In the early days of America, communication was simple and personal. Neighbors spoke face to face, shared the news through … More
Invest in the Young, Reap a Lifetime of Riches
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in life is the value of spending time with the young people … More