The Empty Page
Today is the first day of the 100 days of blogging challenge where I’ve struggled to think of anything to write about. I’m overthinking the …
Musings
The Process is the Purpose
Yesterday, while working in the yard, I was listening to an episode of the Making Sense podcast. In this episode, titled Deep Time, Sam Harris …
Shooting Baskets
I spent all day working in the yard and I’m beat. My lower back is tight and achy, and I’m tired. However, I’m a mere …
What Happens When Your Kids Discover Your Blog
My kids discovered my blog Wednesday night and this is what happened. It’s a bit surreal when your kids reach the age that they can …
Basketball Therapy
Back in July my son Hudson decided he wanted to quit swimming and give basketball a try. He’s the first of my kids to try …
Consistency Beats Intensity
There are lots of days when I don’t feel like getting up, working out, running, swimming, spinning, or doing much of anything at all. When …
Holidays Make Work Weird
Now that we’re in the monthlong sprint from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, the holiday season has firmly taken root here in rural America. Get …
100 Days of Blogging Challenge, Take 2
During the summer of 2020, I published a blog post every day for 100 consecutive days. That original challenge was something a colleague put together …
Perhaps the Best Picture I’ve Ever Taken
I took this picture while out on a run about a week ago and I think it’s one of the best pictures I’ve ever taken. …
The Internet Changed My Life
A little over a decade ago my life looked very different. I was making just a few dollars above minimum wage. My wife and I …