The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. This year, I’m making it a habit to list three blessings each week. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, March 2 – 8. What I'm grateful for: —Stillness. My wife wasn't... Continue Reading →
Don’t judge a book by its cover
On Thursday afternoon, I took a break from work and turned on the television. I was hoping to get a quick update on the weather. Can we expect some sunny skies this weekend? Or is Mother Nature going to stick out her tongue and keep it cold and gray? Of course, I turned on the... Continue Reading →
I hurt myself today
I write today on the Heart of the Matter in my story, You don't have to Try, about how I stumbled across Colbie Caillet's song Try for the first time and how it moved me to put down my guard. I stopped worrying about fitting in and instead focused on just being myself. In the... Continue Reading →
The Big Three: the price of eggs
The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. This year, I'm making it a habit to list three blessings each week. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, February 23 - March 1: What I'm grateful for: —Food on our... Continue Reading →
The Big Three: Dance the night away
The world can be a crazy place. Some times it helps to step back, close your eyes, and list out a few of the things you’re grateful for. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, February 16 - 22: What I'm grateful for: —Let's do the twist! Scientists have known for decades that Loggerhead Sea Turtles utilize... Continue Reading →
Everyday life at its simplest
The KISS principle, or "Keep it Simple, Stupid", is a design principle that encourages simplicity in products, systems, and explanations. The idea is that simple solutions are often more effective and easier to maintain. I can think of few designers, engineers, artists, and writers who used KISS better than cartoonist Charles Schulz. He was a master at... Continue Reading →

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