The Folk Rock Ballad Music of the 1970s.

Nostalgia hits me in different ways, but nothing takes me back faster than the Folk Rock ballad music of the … 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

Nope

Don’t Pretend You Have One — Or Don’t Care Some people today love calling themselves “independent.” It sounds noble — … More

My Politics Didn’t Change. Reality Did.

The most dangerous shift isn’t left or right — it’s losing what’s true. See the answer at the end. How … More

Warning: This Reading Nook Will Make You Hate Your Own House

My Perfect Space for Reading and Writing You know, WordPress comes up with these daily questions like they’re handing out … 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

How Am I Creative?

(According to WordPress… it’s always “me me me me!”) It’s Christmas Day. Families gathering, kids ripping open presents, ovens working … 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

A Field Guide to Flea Market Talk

I’ve been walking flea markets long enough to know that there’s an entire language spoken there that doesn’t exist anywhere … More

Describe a Man Who Positively Impacted My Life

“The people who shape us rarely announce themselves.” This is a hard prompt for me—not because I lack answers, but … More

Is My Life What I Pictured a Year Ago?

Yes. And not by accident. “A goal without written documentation is just a wish” That answer doesn’t come from luck, … More

What Skills or Lessons Have I Learned Recently?

Recently, I’ve learned something that sounds simple, but took me a lifetime to understand: real love isn’t a feeling you … More