There are some dog breeds you like, and then there are the ones that completely steal your heart. For me, Basset Hounds fall firmly into that second category. They’re stubborn. They’re lazy. They shed more than you would think should…
Tonight, I locked the front door. That probably doesn’t sound significant. But all summer, no matter how late it got, if Devin wasn’t home yet, I left it unlocked for him. He worked a lot this summer. He stayed with…
And just like that, summer is over. The boys went back to school this morning, and I’m feeling a little bittersweet about it. We fell right back into that familiar school morning rhythm of getting everyone up, ready, and out…
America at 250: A Fourth of July Weekend I’ll Never Forget Some birthdays are bigger than others. This year, America celebrated 250 years. Just writing those words gives me chills. I know everyone celebrates the Fourth of July a little…
Midlife changes the lens. You become more aware that time is not endless.Energy is not unlimited.Money is not accidental. Stewardship becomes more than a concept. It becomes necessary. Time You start asking: Is this worth my hours?Is this aligned with…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned this summer, it’s that time really is the greatest gift. Losing a job is hard. There’s uncertainty, stress, and plenty of moments where you wonder what’s next. I’ll need to find another job soon,…
There is a checklist version of this season. And then there is the quiet version. The one where you stand in their doorway a little longer. The one where you realize you will not hear their footsteps every morning. Pride…
There’s something about the last week of school that always feels a little emotional. One minute I’m packing lunches, signing folders, and reminding kids where their shoes are… and the next thing I know, we’re suddenly at the finish line.…
Fourteen years ago, we signed Devin up for soccer because of a friend. At the time, it was just something for him to try. A little swarm ball with a bunch of kids running after the ball together. We had…