It was about ten months ago that the possibility occurred to me. I was resistant, of course, because I clearly had already found my thing. I was in the enjoyable part of the school year: second half, shortest month, we have random days off and snow days. Spring break is close enough you can look forward […]
Read More Identity CrisisSpending a week in Deep Creek, MD with the family and some friends was ridiculously refreshing. Amidst the spontaneous naps, coding practices, and obsessive reading, I was able to fit in some white water rafting. It was a blast, we had the best guide, and it gave opportunity for many lessons.
Read More Lessons from White Water RaftingThe inability to do anything presented a need for something I hate: asking for help.
Read More As a FatherI had a mild-medium anxiety attack this morning. I never know to gauge those. If I say it was mild, does that mean it didn’t really happen? If I say it was extreme, does that mean I can’t say anything was worse than? I type this as I’m on spring break. Although breaks are great […]
Read More Anxiety’s Inherent Truth-EditingYour relationship is like having an ox — you’ve got to invest yourself in dealing with the mess that comes with it as well as feed it intentionally with time, energy and love. But at the end of the day, you will reap much more out of it than if you never had it all. I’ve found this applies to all kinds of relationships.
Read More Interview | The BoyfriendThere are dead stalks everywhere, still rooted firmly to the ground. I took one in my hand and twisted the end of it. It splintered, revealing dozens of small connections within itself. I bet I could break it.
Read More When You Feel FrayedI want to write, to bless, to encourage, and to share pieces of my heart to heal others. But what the blazes do I know? Do I know how many blogs exist? How many words have been spent?
Read More the Best Tape Dispenser: Why I Started This Blog
hi there, fellow sapling 