Alex Melton: My Top Artist on Spotify in 2021
Alex Melton was my most-listened to artist on Spotify in 2021. I can’t get enough of his pop punk and country covers. I first discovered … Read more
Musings
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more