“A wise person builds up their home with their hands. A foolish person tears it down with their mouth.” For the last five years, I’ve lived under the label of ‘single Dad’ while also playing a difficult balancing act of raising a child, running a business, financially supporting two homes, maintaining relationships with family/friends and […]
Oma There are many different phases and chapters in life; each with their beauty, intrinsic value, joys, sorrows and bittersweet endings. It’s difficult for me to write this entry, while healing to do so. While shopping with Atlas for a new pair of shoes, I got a call from my Mom. Her words pierced my […]
As I’ve watched Atlas get older, I’ve seen him progress in his skills at making things like crafts, lego sets, artwork or even his own little ‘inventions’, which he uses to reach objects out of his reach. While he’s only four years old (for another two days), I’m impressed at his creativity, skill and ideas. […]
If you’re a car enthusiast, you’re probably familiar with the term ‘Kit Car’ – which relates to largely ready-to-assemble cars that are a fraction of the price as the real car; for example, the Shelby Cobra. In the case of the Cobra, it’s quite rare to see an actual Cobra, as there are so many […]
Coach Woody Hayes was once quoted as saying “Anything easy ain’t worth a damn.” and the statement has stuck in my head for many years. In an [un]published blog of mine, I have been chronicling a few different chapters of my life, including the decade-long period where I lifted heavy weights on a daily basis. […]
There are a lot of things that form the bond between a Father and Son; from time spent together to learning how to ride a bike, there are many things a child will never forget. Beneath the layer of memories together is a deeper layer that helps a child formulate their own recollection of their […]
There’s a quote that says “Be at peace with all men” from the book of Romans, which came to mind tonight as I started this entry. Jesus was also quoted on the topic of peace, saying: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that […]
One of the primary objectives for souls on this plane[t] is to learn lessons. From the value of telling the truth, to the lesson where you learn what’s most important; lessons are pertinent to our existenece and [re]birthing on this place we know as ‘Earth’. From a 10,000ft. view, it’s very easy to simplify the […]
Level up When I was younger, I took swimming lessons at Columbus Parks & Recreation center pools. Starting at Hunter Pool, I got my first ‘patch’ for completing the Guppy Class. After that, I received a Minnow patch, and eventually the Whale patch; the final patch for completing the most advanced class. Each class required […]
Life is a strange thing sometimes. It goes by in the blink of an eye, and it never seems to give enough pause or rest for people to ask the important questions. Am I happy? Am I doing the things I want to do? Am I the person I want[ed] to be? Usually, the answers […]