Confessions of a 30 Something

A Good Reflection in the Mirror

“Kids are like a mirror, what they see and hear they do. Be a good reflection for them.” -Kevin Heath That quote is a constant struggle for me. If you’ve followed this column over the past year, you know that I love doing a lot of things with my kids, Kingston and Ava. I’m certainly... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

August 4, 2020

COVID Adventures

“I’ve been away, but now I’m back.” That line from The Shining is one of many that I quote from time to time in my daily life and seemed to be appropriate for my return to a monthly column. Like everyone, I’ve been dealing with the new abnormal and life during COVID-19, which has involved... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something

December 26, 2019

A year in the life

How is 2019 already coming to a close? Better yet, how is this decade coming to a close? I know it’s a cliche, but the years really go by quicker as I get older. This year has been an interesting one. I’ve dealt with some health issues. Thankfully nothing major, but more than any other... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something

November 21, 2019

A lifetime of thanks

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” Oprah Winfrey I really struggled with what to write about this month. My first thought was to try and tie in to the 1980s theme of this issue, but considering... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something

October 22, 2019

Halloween: The Night Fun Came Home

I’ve always loved fall. It’s probably my favorite time of year. The air gets a little cooler; the leaves begin to change, there are football games every weekend. I love it. With the fall season comes one of my favorite holidays: Halloween. Ah yes, Halloween. That night when ghosts and goblins run amok in our... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something

September 12, 2019

Kingston’s Journey

“He didn’t even hug me goodbye.” Those were the words I sputtered out to my wife after our son, Kingston, walked into his kindergarten class for the first time. In all fairness to him, the lack of a hug didn’t come from any place of ill-intent. He was just so excited, that taking another five... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something

August 8, 2019

Family Time

“Think of your family today and every day thereafter, don’t let the busy world of today keep you from showing how much you love and appreciate your family.”–Josiah Life can be pretty hectic. I know mine can be. Between my job with Showcase, being vice mayor, serving on numerous committees, coaching tee-ball and everything in... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something

July 18, 2019

The Comeback City

“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 a few years of living in Richmond while attending VCU. I think about it often. When I moved back to Danville, our city... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something

June 26, 2019

Day Trip Adventures

Day trips. Or as we call them in the Vogler household: adventures. Whatever you choose to call them, these excursions can be a great way to get out of the house (and your normal routine) for a day without breaking your bank account. Blair and I have always enjoyed these little getaways for as long... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something

May 23, 2019

The Golden Rule

I like to think of myself as a pretty young guy. For me, graduating high school still seems like it was just yesterday. In reality, it was 2005 and in those fourteen years, so much has changed for high school students. What students are learning today, and how they learn it, has obviously changed, oftentimes... Read More

Columns, Confessions of a 30 Something