Category Archives: Life Lessons

I’ve written about this before, but a new school year is upon us and with that, a new freshman in college that I’m very fond of (hello, son!). This also works for HS just translate professor to teacher. Here’s a … Continue reading →

I don’t like change. And I especially don’t like doing anything for the first time. And I’m a dad which means I have to teach my kids how to handle change and doing things for the first time. But I … Continue reading →

  **NOTE: This is written as a public service announcement and not as a reference to my own family which gets great. Regardless of how well you get along with your relatives, trying to get through a long Thanksgiving day with … Continue reading →

My brother’s dog passed away last month. When you see the romanticized pictures of dog ownership on TV commercials, you’re getting a glimpse of life with Triss. She was the sweetest dog who loved to romp in mud, ponds, or snow. … Continue reading →

Most of us are striving for a dream life or have at least had a few ideas cross our minds. Maybe it’s a certain type of car, a place to live, a type of job. Here’s four ways to step … Continue reading →

The ocean has long been a metaphor for life.  As I took in the waves in North Carolina from the back of a boogie board, I learned four things about opportunities.

If I die this day, do not say “he went too young” for the number of my days was ordained from the start. If I die this day, do not say “Where is God?”

I’m not sure if it’s twitter’s fault, facebook’s fault, instagram’s fault or if they just magnify the issue, but I feel a profound desire to simply life into just a few words. Life is hard. Life is awesome. Life is … Continue reading →