For a week, I've been relatively silent. For that, I'm sorry. However, for that week, I've prayed and prayed that justice will be served and that true equity would be given without retribution to all people. It's time for change. It's time for love to win. I am white. Here, in this country, that comes …
Coronavirus and What It’s Teaching Us
What is the number one thing in the news at the moment? I'd argue to say that it is not U.S. politics and the upcoming election. Step aside, primary election results, the coronavirus is hogging the spotlight. By now, you've heard countless reports of the novel coronavirus disease 2019, known also as COVID-19. The name …
My Identity… Yes, I’m Overweight, but I’m Also an Athlete.
You know what's hard? Putting on a jammer and walking onto the pool deck reading the thoughts of everyone not looking my way. They're not looking at me, but my mind tells me they are. Why? Because I'm overweight and have learned, over 35 years, to be my worst critic. They're having fun swimming, playing …
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Crucified with Christ, Yet Still Learning He Never Leaves… That Nothing Truly Can Separate Us from His Love
This morning, I ventured to the interwebs and was reminded of a photo I posted to Facebook five years ago. It was of me standing in front of The Gravensteen, a medieval castle from 1180, in one of my favorite cities to which I have ever traveled, Ghent, Belgium. (To make it cooler, it also …
Whole30, Part 2
On Monday, January 21, I started my second Whole30. I've done this before, a couple months ago, so I'm not too worried. Thankfully, this time I know what I'm doing. Also, this time, one of my gym partners and new friends, JP is doing it as well. No option to screw up now... Similar to …
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