writing
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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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The Contemplative Critic
In The Wounded Healer, Henri J. Nouwen talks about the conundrum of being both a person who experiences pain, despair, and spiritual desert living in a broken world, and the call to interact with the world in a way that brings glory to God’s name. He writes, How can the Christian leader direct their explosive… Continue reading
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Just one more chapter…
As a child, I was a voracious reader. I remember reading by flashlight at night after I had been tucked into bed, furtively listening for the creak of the stairs that would signal a parent coming up to check that us kids were asleep. I swore by my family’s motto: Always Bring a Book. I… 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 One Where The Mayor Comes to UNO and Talks About Purpose
This past week, I had the chance to hear Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. speak at Mammel Hall. He was there to speak to a group of students brought together by a collaboration between the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) and Students in Leadership and Management (SLAM). While I could give a play-by-play recap (I took… 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 