What my dad taught me about toughness I always wanted to have arms like my dad. They weren’t huge Hulk Hogan arms, but they looked strong. Actually, I wanted to be like my dad in a lot of ways, as his strength lay not only in his arms but in his heart. Though he was … Continue reading Navigating Life With a Little Help
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There is Always Hope
Aragorn: "Give me your sword. What is your name?" Haleth: "Haleth son of Hama my lord. The men are saying we will not live out the night they are saying it is hopeless." Aragorn: "This is a good sword, Haleth son of Hama...There is always hope" There is always hope I love this scene from the Two Towers … Continue reading There is Always Hope
A Spark and a Flame
A spark at sightAnd the heart ignitesIs this meOr just inspiring? Is it the path itselfOr just a marker along the wayReminding me On the path I should stay? A flame unattendedCan cause great damageThe flame will die outLeaving but cold and ashes A fire that is fedWill last the nightThis flame can bring lifeAnd … Continue reading A Spark and a Flame
Seize Your Inspiration
We had a major snow storm the night of Thanksgiving, and woke up the next morning to a beautiful sight. I was the first one awake in our house, so I brewed some coffee and took a seat on our couch next to the window. My youngest daughter got up and joined me for some … Continue reading Seize Your Inspiration
Hello Fear, My Old Companion
"The mountains are calling, and I must go." - John Muir We've all heard this quote before right? We've at least see it on mugs, shirts, and signs made of pallet wood; but it is more than just a catchy phrase. John Muir speaks to those who see this connection between stepping out into nature … Continue reading Hello Fear, My Old Companion
Be the Author of Your Narrative
The life we live is a life of impact, and what we do matters. We are penning the pages of a story that began with the onset of our being, and it has been developing throughout our entire life. What role do we play in the narrative? What defines our character? These are the questions … Continue reading Be the Author of Your Narrative
Masterminds Summit 2019 recap
My wife and I recently attended the Masterminds Summit in San Diego hosted by the Buffini Company. My friend Eric heard the name of the conference and insisted that we were going to learn how to be super villains; he still thinks this recap is just a cover up. Anyway, I wanted to share some of … Continue reading Masterminds Summit 2019 recap
My Running Hat
My Sister in law gave me this trucker style hat some years ago. She said that it looked like it would be a good hat to wear while running, and honestly, it was a pretty cool hat. It was a little bigger than I would prefer though, so it actually spent some time just sitting … Continue reading My Running Hat
First Words
The first words we choose to speak in a day, give insight into the state of our hearts and minds. I was watching the sun rise through the window of our living room this weekend, and it was as if something had lit the sky ablaze. The sky changed from soft gray to a blazing … Continue reading First Words
Transitions, Courage, and Insight
"Courage cannot erase our fear, courage is when we face our fear." - Newsies Broadway musical
The Story We Write 