My Uncles Question
This year, like clockwork, my wife and I packed up for our annual trip to the Midwest to visit my uncle, aunt, and cousin. It’s become a family tradition...
Easier to hate
The world’s been throwing plot twists at us like it’s trying to win an Emmy for “Most Chaotic Drama Series.” And through all the noise, one theme keeps repeating...
Patriot Day 2025
It is once again September 11th so I thought I would write a blog about this day. This is the day which has much significance in our family with...
Neighborhood Coffee Shops (But Make It Personal)
Coffee shops. The real backbone of civilization. Sure, hospitals save lives, schools teach kids, and firefighters stop houses from becoming s’mores — but where else can you pay $7...
Quite a Day – August 10, 2025
Yesterday didn’t go quite as planned… but it still turned out great. Sunday started like every other Sunday: alarm at 4 a.m., into work by 6 a.m., unloading frozen...
Let It Rain: Finding Peace in a Cloudy Forecast
Rain is in the forecast all week—and while that might be a mood-killer for weekend plans (mine included), I can’t help but see the beauty in it. Sure, a...
Broad Street Run 2025
Broad Street Run: 10 Miles, Countless Stories This weekend, my daughter and I laced up our sneakers and joined over 40,000 runners, joggers, and walkers for the annual Broad...
Beans in Chili? A Spicy Debate with a Bigger Lesson
The other day, our office held a chili cookoff, and amid the delicious chaos, a heated debate broke out: Beans or no beans in chili? As it turns out,...
2025: A Fresh New Year
2025 is finally here, and I still can’t fathom how quickly 2024 seemed to pass. Every new year—much like spring—brings a sense of renewal and the opportunity for something...
Serendipity – I love this word
Serendipity is one of my favorite words. serendipitynoun [ U ]formalthe fact of finding interesting or valuable things by chance Our lives are filled with these serendipitous moments, but...