Confessions of a 30 Something

Don’t Be Afraid to Try New Things

“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” – Vincent Van Gogh Spring is here and with it comes a time for renewal. For me, a big part of renewal is trying new things. Those who follow this column know I’ve been on a health journey for the last year or... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

March 3, 2023

From Collapse to Comeback

“I’m coming home, coming home. Tell the world, I’m coming home.” Do you remember that song from Diddy? It came out in 2010, the same year I came home to Danville after graduating from VCU in Richmond. I think about it often. When I moved back to Danville, our city was in the midst of... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

February 14, 2023

My Forever Valentine

Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and affection, and for me, that means celebrating my wife, Blair. I first met Blair at a party back in the fall of 2006. I was living the full life of a 19-year-old: taking classes at DCC, working at Davis Storage downtown in warehouses that are now... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

January 4, 2023

A Healthy and Happy New Year

As a new year begins, I thought it would be a good time to do a status check on where I am health-wise and where I’d like to go in the year ahead. Those who’ve read this column over the last several years know that from time to time I have mentioned wanting to eat... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

December 6, 2022

Reviving a Classic

Almost four years ago, Mayor Jones and I were discussing ways we could provide more positive outlets for the youth of our region. At some point, the conversation turned to the old Holiday Shootout basketball tournament that had been a staple in our community for many years before eventually falling by the wayside. We believed... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

November 10, 2022

What Makes a Community Strong?

The Community Strong edition of Showcase is always one of my favorites for the year because it highlights the great people who go above and beyond to make the Danville region an awesome place to live. As we dove into this year’s edition, I thought: what makes a community strong? The answer that likely comes... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

October 24, 2022

Trick-or-Treat

“Black cats and goblins and broomsticks and ghosts Pumpkins of witches are there to roast You may think they scare me; you’re probably right Black cats and goblins on Halloween night!—TRICK OR TREAT!” Ok all you ghosts and goblins, it’s that time of year again when the air turns cool, the leaves turn orange, and... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

September 5, 2022

Back to School

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 9, 2022

Football and Family

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 10, 2022

Going through storms to get to sunny skies

Most of my friends and family would consider me something of a thrill seeker. I’m no Evel Knievel but I love jet skis, roller coasters, climbing mountains and things of that nature. I didn’t always love those things, however. (Except for the jet skis. I’ve always loved those.) These were things I had to work... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something