Confessions of a 30 Something

The Next Adventure

What a year this has been. Our family has had a lot of success this year. Kingston notched a couple of sports championships: winning titles in basketball and then baseball. His team came up just short in the championship game in football. Ava had great performances in her dance recital and fashion show. Blair completed... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

November 11, 2024

Grateful & Thankful

As 2024 comes to an end and the holiday season begins, it is easy to reflect on all the things we are grateful for. It is almost Thanksgiving, after all. I try to remind myself of my many blessings all the time, but it always seems to resonate more during this time of year. I... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

October 4, 2024

Fright Season

The leaves are turning a beautiful shade of orange before falling to the ground, filling yards and streets with piles of fun for kids of all ages. A chill in the air has slowly crept in. Friday nights are filled with buzzing light poles and packed stands for high school football games. Yes, fall is... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

September 6, 2024

School Days

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, I’m not talking about Christmas, though I look forward to the Santa season each year. I’m talking about kids going back to school. If you’re a parent, you know the hidden joy you feel when your kids head back to institutions of learning for eight hours... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

August 5, 2024

Memories of Football: Old and New

As far back as I can remember, I’ve loved football. Some of the earliest pictures of me feature a ball in my hand. And though my slight frame led to my football career ending far sooner than I would have liked, my love for the game never faded. That love has passed on to my... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

July 5, 2024

“Summertime and the living’s easy”

When you read that, you might have heard it in Ella Fitzgerald’s silky smooth voice or if you grew up in the 1990s, like me, it might conjure up Sublime’s take on the song. Nonetheless, summer is in full swing and it has been a hot one so far. We have been staying busy in... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

June 1, 2024

Day Trips Forever

Longtime readers of this column know how much my family and I love a good day trip. Weeklong vacations are certainly fun, but there’s always a little nagging feeling you have with those that you might be too far away from home for too long. But a day trip? It might be just the refresher... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

May 7, 2024

Life’s Detours

“Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans.”-John Lennon I’ve been a ball of energy for most of my life. I love to talk. I get overly excited about small things that bring me joy in the moment. I’m quite sure my incessant talking drove my parents crazy when I was... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

April 6, 2024

Godzilla: The Underdog

“Oh no, they say, he’s got to go Go go Godzilla, yeah Oh no, there goes Tokyo Go go Godzilla, yeah” -Blue Oyster Cult song Godzilla For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a fan of Godzilla. As a kid, I searched for every VHS tape at the local video store (remember those... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

March 7, 2024

Hope Springs Eternal

As winter’s icy embrace loosens its hold, spring emerges like a vibrant tapestry, painting the world anew. The air, once cold and crisp, now carries the gentle warmth of the sun, and the sky is adorned with the soft brushstrokes of cotton-like clouds. It is a season of awakening, a time when nature stretches and... Read More

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