family
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Grief is a funny thing…
This week has been a tough one. I don’t often cry – I used to think of it as a sign of manly strength, but as I matured, I began to wonder if something was wrong with me. But in the past week, I’ve cried long and hard on four separate occasions. Wednesday, I was… Continue reading
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A reflection on the end of the year
2025 was a big year! I married my best friend, graduated with my MBA, celebrated my one-year anniversary as a Career Advisor for the CBA Career Center at UNO, stepped out of the interim worship director role at my church, watched the Denver Broncos rise from the ashes of the Russell Wilson deal, and posted… Continue reading
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My Personal Krampus
It’s nearly Christmas, and I don’t know about you, but the older I get, the faster December seems to go by. As a fan of scary movies, I often appreciate the darker, scarier side of things, and Christmas is no different. For years now, I’ve loved the legend of Krampus. For those of you who… Continue reading
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The pursuit of neighbor-ness
I’m currently sitting in the Maude Jellison Library at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado. The library has been variably busy for the last 90 minutes. At moments, it’s been a total silence, marred only by the sounds of breathing and keyboards as my wife and siblings work on homework. Then, sounds… Continue reading
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Vaya con Dios – a farewell to a friend
If you had the chance to meet Bill, he was unforgettable. A retired Illinois running back (and MVP of the Rose Bowl), a decorated football coach (at Wake Forest, where he coached Brian Piccolo), and a man filled with character. From the time I was little, Bill was a constant in my family’s life. He… Continue reading
A Profitable Read 