Working exclusively from home is a whole new world for most of us. Where there was once separation between work and home now leaves awkward Zoom calls with work while trying to politely tell your child to shut it. Many of us have gained new respect for our child's teacher, homeschool parents, and stay at … Continue reading Redeem the Suffering…COVID-19 the Teacher
My Last Night with Iron Man
"Papa sick". Colette keeps saying it this morning. She's right. Iron Man is sick and has been in some capacity for a little while now. In the middle of social distancing and self quarantine life, our family gathered together. There are a few entities in life that surpass every edict in the land and one … Continue reading My Last Night with Iron Man
The Greatest Game
I remember the first time I fell in love. Before Kelly Kapowski, Power Rangers, or Pokémon, I was introduced to the game of baseball. I have never known a time in my life where the game of baseball wasn't my favorite sport. Yes, football, basketball, and soccer are enjoyable but for me there is something … Continue reading The Greatest Game
Your Kids Are Watching
I just signed up Camille and Rhett for their first season of baseball. As a guy who grew up on a baseball field, I can not wait to watch them play. My kids know this. I'm not the dad who plans on making my kids love baseball or the interests I have BUT I won't … Continue reading Your Kids Are Watching
5 Books That Made an Impact
For most of my life I have enjoyed reading. In elementary school I remember wanting to read every Boxcar Children, Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, etc. book I could find. I still enjoy reading. I do not read as often as I would like. Somehow social media, video games, and sports get in the way. However, … Continue reading 5 Books That Made an Impact
What I Like About You…
Ten traits I value in a friend. If you have 1 or have ever thought about having one of these, we can still be friends.
Grace vs. Justice
I came across the video of the Cleveland shooting by accident on Sunday night. Not knowing what I was watching, when the senseless murder took place on my smartphone I wasn't quite sure how to process what I had just viewed. Everything in me hurt. Then when I began reading more into what happened my … Continue reading Grace vs. Justice
12.28
December 28th is always a unique day for our family. Sandwiched between Christmas and New Years, the 28th of December means more to me than most other days. Sure, there is the temptation to skip past it because a new year is coming and that means a "new me". Yes, the post-christmas lag is real and … Continue reading 12.28
A Culture Worth Defending
We have successfully endured the months and months of campaigning for the office of president. President Obama may have been the first president to utilize social media but President-elect Trump (yep.) has taken social media over. I have never enjoyed pictures of food, videos of everything minus politics, and Jaguars fandom as much as I … Continue reading A Culture Worth Defending
Being His Bride In This Political Climate
Politics. Trump. Clinton. #NeverTrump or #NeverClinton. It has been a consuming world, this one we call the American political system. Consuming in all the worst ways imaginable. The rhetoric of our candidates and their campaigns have led much to be desired and many of us with a hint of nausea. It is with no surprise … Continue reading Being His Bride In This Political Climate