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The slow cup
A small memory about a coffee maker, a quiet morning, and the pace I didn’t realize I was living at.
The way it definitely happened
A story about love, memory, and the fine art of being sincerely wrong.
The case for not finding the baby's sex
You can know almost anything these days, except how it feels to wait. This is the case for keeping at least one secret between you and the universe.
At least it’s not Waltonia
Proof that sometimes the worst weekends make the best stories.
The fishing trip
A quiet Saturday, three old friends, and a borrowed set of fishing poles. We didn’t catch a thing, but somehow, everything changed.
The greatest game that never should’ve happened
Two kids, three giants, one miracle shot—and a story that’s somehow still true. Probably.
Please hold, I’m unlearning myself
The real work of leadership isn’t doing more, it’s unlearning the habits that once made you feel indispensable.
My favorite albums
An ode to the albums that defined growing up, falling in love, and finding meaning. Part memoir, part mixtape, all heart.
I read the entire book with my ears
Some people turn pages. I fold towels. Either way, the story gets in there.
The Oilers guy
Hope, heartbreak, and a 28-point lead. Pretty much my coming-of-age story.
Friday night tights
The night I went looking for my soccer uniform and ended up having an emotional moment with a onesie. It happens.
My favorite movies
A personal tour of the movies that swept me away, broke me open, and reminded me why I love film in the first place.
The Saturdays I didn’t know mattered
A look back at the kind of Saturdays I barely noticed, and how they ended up shaping me anyway.
Am I annoying to work with? (and other leadership lessons)
A story about trust, control, and the fine line between being helpful and being insufferable.
I chose Everton, and other terrible life decisions
A love story about loyalty, suffering, and the kind of hope that really should’ve learned its lesson by now.
Songs worth waiting for
Once upon a penny, you could order twelve CDs through the mail and feel rich. A love letter to music, patience, and the lost art of waiting for joy.
The grumpy craftsman
A simple story from my 20-year business journey with Chris, the man who'd question a laugh but build a desk with love.
The golden rule of driving
For anyone who’s ever yelled “Unbelievable!” at a stranger and then immediately missed their own exit.
The junk drawer theory of life
Life isn’t color-coded or curated. It’s a pile of receipts, loose batteries, and the occasional forgotten birthday card. And maybe that’s exactly how it should be.
What to expect when you’re no longer expected
A story about parenting, persistence, and the moment your kids drift just far enough away to break your heart (in the best possible way).
The liturgy of the encore
A night of great music, loud applause, and the sacred, time-honored ritual of pretending the concert is over.
Companies are not family
Good work should make life bigger, not smaller. The best teams know where work ends and the rest of life begins.
A short guide to remembering why you got married
Because marriage isn’t about avoiding the mess—it’s about choosing your favorite person to clean it up with.
All’s fair in love and sweatpants
Love is patient. Love is kind. Love occasionally ruins gym shorts.
"This is actually not that bad," and other compliments I've received
A love letter to every well-meaning person who’s ever said “actually not that bad” and meant it as encouragement.
Faces of the Blue Bell hall of fame
Who are those goofy-grinning people on every Blue Bell ice cream carton? I overthink them so you don’t have to.
How to be a know-it-some
The unofficial recovery guide for people who still think “being right” is a skill.
The case for saying what you mean
A Sunday night homework emergency, a few vague sentences, and one simple truth: most chaos starts when we assume people just know what we mean.
The last superhero I ever watched a movie with
A personal farewell to my cousin Pablo, and the quiet, unforgettable moment we shared watching The Batman.
I didn’t have a parenting philosophy, so I made one up
Parenting is equal parts guidebook you never got and adventure you never expected. Every page written in real time.
The Peroni incident
A couples shower, one sacred beer, and a single sip of betrayal. This is why people use ice chests.
The me I meant to be vs. the me I actually am
The long, awkward journey to realizing self-improvement might just be a very elaborate form of déjà vu.
The Van Burens
A weekend, a studio, and one very angry cat. A true story about the rise and immediate fall of The Van Burens—a band that never technically broke up.
This is not Intimate Sensations
It was our first week in the new house. We hadn’t unpacked the boxes yet, but apparently, we’d already opened a business.
A short guide to surviving February 14th
If it matters to your partner, it should matter to you. Valentine’s Day isn’t a test of romance—it’s a test of awareness.
A beautiful day for pants
They had freedom. I had denim. Everyone was happy in their own way.
My favorite athletes
My hall of fame: the athletes who defined eras of my life, blending joy, heartbreak, and the kind of magic only sports can create.
Marathon man
A long look back at a single conversation that still shapes how I think about effort, endurance, and the slow work of becoming.
The magnets incident
A morning panic, a hospital visit, and the strange comfort of realizing most of what we fear never actually happens.
In defense of Santa
Childhood ends on its own. There’s no need to rush the truth. Let them believe in something wonderful while they still can.
My favorite Christmas songs
My Christmas playlist essentials: the classics, the crooners, and the songs that make the holidays feel equal parts magical and messy.
The art of laughing when things aren’t funny
Sometimes laughter isn’t about joy—it’s about survival. About saying, without words, that we’re still here.
The first time my son looked down at me
He used to fit in my arms. Now he looks down at me. But I’ve learned that growing up isn’t something only kids do.
All stories are true (and some of them actually happened)
A story about stories, truth, and the teacher who helped me see that what matters most isn’t accuracy—it’s meaning.
The night I became a runner (for 12 hours)
A late-night Facebook post, a fleeting sense of purpose, and the humbling realization that running is best left to people who enjoy it.
My favorite fruits
From mango royalty to seedless watermelon science, my fruit power rankings mix nostalgia, nonsense, and a dash of citrus drama.
We practice our way there
Kindness takes practice. Growth takes patience. On faking it until the pretending slowly turns into truth.
Do what’s in front of you
A night in a sticky bar, a British friend, and the quiet realization that presence might actually be a thing.
The World Cup in my living room
A tale of anxiety, friendship, and the slow realization that sometimes other people are exactly what make a thing worth loving.
My favorite TV shows
These TV shows weren’t just background noise—they were life markers, weaving humor, heart, and meaning into ordinary nights.
The roller rink at sea
A small story about balance, misjudgment, and the kid who climbed out of the box I put him in.
The imitation game
A wry look at fatherhood, imitation, and the quiet ways our kids become mirrors we didn’t realize we were standing in front of.
Dirk! Better than Shaq!
A late-night detour in Cologne, one confused cab ride, and a reminder that the best stories never go according to plan.
My favorite TV characters
A personal look at the TV characters who left their mark on me, from wise captains to quirky friends, still resonating years after the credits rolled.
The balloon and the walnut
A story about loss, love, and one perfectly timed punchline.
Buf, Buf
A late-night farewell, a phrase that meant everything and nothing, and the quiet luck of having someone worth missing.
My Journey From Faith
From faith to wonder · My journey to faith · Life in the bubble · Left behind · A start of wisdom.
Raising kids, raising myself
Parenting teaches more than it tests. A reflection on learning, failing, forgiving, and growing right alongside our kids.
Everything I never knew I always wanted
On fatherhood, awe, and the quiet transformation that happens when your child believes you’re everything you hope to become.
Eight random facts about me
From odd phobias to fake radio shows and a chance run on the homicide beat—eight random facts that somehow make a little more sense together.
Summertime, my old friend
A love letter to summer—that old friend who once began with a school bell and still lives on in memory.
The time of our lives
Ten years, one city, a table full of friends—and proof that time changes everything except how good it feels to be together.
