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If you’re not feeling the Christmas spirit this year, no matter the reason, I encourage you to read this poem and consider its writing. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow endured greater tragedy and suffering than many of us will ever know. His wife burned to death and he was seriously injured as he attempted to save her life. … [Read more…]
I have this little nook on the third floor of my house that’s my own personal workspace. In the nook is a desk that sits beneath a couple of large windows that overlook the front of my house and give me a bit of bird’s eye view of my neighborhood. I love the space but … [Read more…]
I’m sitting here in my warm living room, White Christmas is playing on the television, I can see the snow coming down outside, and Erin is wrapping Christmas presents with Charlotte and Simon’s help. In other words, this moment right here, is about as perfect as Christmas moments get. Do you ever find yourself undeniably … [Read more…]
Yesterday was a day to remember. Yesterday I was granted an opportunity I am unlikely to be presented again. Yesterday, while standing next to the second most powerful individual in Pennsylvania politics and before the representatives of the Pennsylvania State House I offered a prayer of truth and repentance. Before each session of the General Assembly, a member of the … [Read more…]
On this Presidents Day 2015, I know you, my loyal readers and faithful followers, are likely chomping at the bit to hear who I, the critic of seemingly every major political name from both sides of the political aisle, consider to be the greatest person to ever hold the highest office in the land (and, yes, … [Read more…]
Two years ago today, was the last day of life as we knew it. Two years ago today, was the last day of life lived out of focus. Shortly after midnight on January 23, 2013, after nine long months of waiting, Erin and I welcomed the greatest gift and responsibility God has ever bestowed upon us. On January 22, 2013, Erin … [Read more…]
Charlotte’s second birthday is coming up next week.It’s hard to believe my little girl is going to be two years old already. I’ve often said, the night she was born I experienced that overwhelming love that I think only a parent can understand. Those of you who are parents will likely understand what I mean. … [Read more…]
The last time my dining room table looked like this I was finalizing my master’s thesis. Every one who has ever suffered through undergraduate and/or graduate level education, will inevitably ask themselves if the time, money, and stress invested into those simple pieces of paper (if you graduated) was worth it. Now that I am a business … [Read more…]