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From 3,000 Things About Me

“What is the earliest memory you have of your childhood?” Seems like a simple enough question. What is the earliest thing I can remember? The strange thing is that the farther back I go, the less my memories resemble actual Read more…


Maybe In Another Life

The other night my wife and I were sitting on the couch, having drinks and half watching The Pitt. My latest favorite medical drama. As far as doctor shows go, it’s a pretty good one. But I think Robby, the Read more…


52 and Still At It

I turned 52 earlier this week. That number…wow…carries a different weight than it used to. Not necessarily in a negative sense, but in a way that makes me pause a little longer than I once did. When you’re younger, you Read more…


Still Here. Just Busy.

Going Back to School at 50, Working Full-Time, and Finding Time to Write Again Ok, so it’s been a while. Not because I quit. Not because I lost interest. Life just picked up speed and hasn’t really slowed down. I’ve Read more…


Exploring AI: Friendship and Connection in the Digital Age

Back in May, I had to have surgery on my shoulder. It was painful, and the recovery took a lot longer than I expected — about three months. For the first time since high school, I found myself with an Read more…


Why Ads Feel Unescapable in 2025: From YouTube to Movie Theaters

From YouTube to Prime Video to even the movie theater, ads are taking over our lives. Is there a limit, or are we stuck clicking X forever?


Fall Gatherings: Cherishing Moments at the Table

When Fall Doesn’t Feel Like Fall—but Still Feels Like Home Fall in South Texas is kind of a joke. Around here, we like to say we only get two seasons: Summer and Winter. And Winter barely sticks around for two Read more…