A simple poem has got me thinking…

Look, I get it. We all have better things to do.

When the kids were little, we distinguished between trips and vacations.

This book lived up to the hype.

I told myself it doesn’t really matter because, well, it doesn’t.

Toward the end of her life, my mom was trying to establish a tradition with her grandchildren.

Our celebrations have changed a bit over the years, but our commitment has never waned.

I’ve probably watched (at least once) every World War II documentary ever recorded.

Now, just to be clear, it’s not that I didn’t want to see these kids and their families; I just didn’t want to make the trip.

What if one of the shortest books in the Bible contained one of the biggest lessons about procrastination?

For me, putting on my shoes has become a quiet ritual. It’s a line in the sand between intention and action.

"Your response to a challenge defines you more than the challenge itself." — James Clear

I know plenty of adults who don’t operate with that level of commitment.

I’ve stopped trying to guess where my life is going.

Fathers, in particular, are called to special care and service through their work, and we should honor everyone who answers that call with diligence and dedication.

I finally made it to the Jumping Frog Jubilee… and honestly, it was everything I never knew I needed.

Wally Lamb has never disappointed me with his storytelling.

A huge milestone for Jameson — his First Holy Communion. He was ready, calm, and absolutely glowing. My heart is still full.

I hit my knees and prayed that the flower would be at the top of my suitcase. Pretty specific, huh?

The Buc-ee’s in Amarillo is number 66 and located on Route 66.