Is 2020 over yet? It is a common saying these days as 2020 has been one of the most challenging years in quite some time. We have had to deal with a global pandemic that seems to keep marching forward, economic strife, isolation, protests for equality (much needed), and a heated political race if you …
We Don’t Need It All
I was recently listening to Michelle Obama's podcast, and a message she portrayed genuinely resonated with me. She talks about how growing up she was never taught that she could have it all. Today many kids are taught that they can have it all. I am sure that parents/mentors have the sincerest intention when they …
Be the Change
2020's first half is quickly approaching, and what a first act it has been. The pandemic has swept all corners of the earth and the long-overdue black lives matter movement here in the United States. This year has caused many people to reflect inwards and outwards as quarantine has given more time for thought. I …
Day by Day
Life is unpredictable and quite frankly cruel at times, especially when tragedy strikes. Many people are reeling with the news of the helicopter that crashed on the morning of January 26th, 2020, killing all nine people aboard the aircraft. The crash undoubtedly leaves a massive void in many people's lives as they lost friends, family, …
Adventures in Golf
I am starting a new series that will be a journal for golf. Golf is something that I have taken more seriously in recent years as I have been trying to maximize my skills to enjoy my time on the golf course more thoroughly. Let's start with the beginning. I would join my Dad as …
Peanut Butter Falcon
An adventure about friendship and not placing boundaries on what is possible. The story begins with a boy named Zach, who has down syndrome and a dream to attend the Saltwater Redneck's school of wrestling. Living in a nursing home as he was placed there by the State, due to him not having any family …
Don’t Recycle the Past
Recycling is an essential thing in today's world as we must do our best to preserve our planet, but we should do our best not to recycle the past. Too often, we find ourselves thinking, "if only I had done this," "I should've," "I could've," "Why didn't I." If you want to be miserable, then …
Inner Peace
December 1st is here, can you believe it? I cannot. Life has a way of marching forward, and we must do our best to appreciate each moment. Holidays are a great time to reflect and count our blessing, no matter how large or small. However, many times, these special times of the year become constrained …
July 1969
Most people remember "One small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind." However, that was the culmination of years of sacrifice, planning, and luck. What has sparked this post? The new motion picture First Man, a biopic about Neil Armstrong and the United States journey to the Moon. I walked out of the …
670 Miles
Raleigh to Savannah and Savannah to Raleigh. That was our Friday. What was supposed to be a weekend trip ended as a day trip and even though it wasn't the plan, it was an adventure. My Wife and I had just celebrated our 1st anniversary, and what a great year it has been, we have …
Nunc Coepi 