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 …
57 Great Years
27 years and counting I have been fortunate enough to have a father in my life. To this day he continues to be there for me. He may not be perfect, but I can say that he always has had the best interest of both my sister and me in his heart. As a proud …
Thankful
The Holidays are upon us. This weekend's weather has started to accelerate the feeling that Thanksgiving is quickly approaching us. In fact, it is only 11 days away. What does this mean to you? What are some of your favorite Thanksgiving memories? Personally, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite Holidays because it is a time …
Jammed Packed
Beautiful blue skies and crisp morning, this weekend was a quintessential example of Fall in North Carolina. I am appreciative for days like this past Friday evening through Sunday. I spent time with my Mom, Dad, and Wife at Primetime with the Pack. It was a fun event that kicked off the NC State Men's …
The Family Playground of the South
Circa 1959 A.B. Cooper opened Oceanana and coined it, "The Family Playground of the South." Families have been enjoying Oceanana for decades. My family paid a visit to Oceanana this weekend for nostalgic reasons, mainly to draw upon memories of when my older sister had her first look at the beach. It was there at …
Letter to Myself
You are 27 years old. You are married. You are a husband. You are a son. You are a brother. You are a friend. You can accomplish anything you desire, but you do not have to do it all at once. I think that life gets murky sometimes, especially for me when I feel that …
Mirage? I think not…
The heat index will approach 107 today. This stifling heat can lead to a mirage if left outside too long. Those mirages are glamorized in Hollywood, humorous by making light of someone wandering through the desert only to stumble upon what appears to be a lush oasis. As clear as day in their mind; however, …
Winter’s Stage
Cold weather has a way of resetting us. It can center us if we allow it. Each season has its time and place. Each season has a meaning both horticulturally as well as internally. Winter is the way of the hermit, it is still, it is a time of reflection. Winter gives us all the …
Terrible Tuesday
What is it about Tuesday? I have always hated Tuesday. Monday's I can tolerate. I mean I am coming off two days off, it can't be that bad. But Tuesday has nothing but blah…there is nothing cool about it. Wednesday is hump day, Thursday is little Friday and Friday is the best! However I am …
Nunc Coepi 