25 Years Ago My Life Changed

I can pinpoint a few key moments in my life, moments in which a split second decision or event resulted in a series of consequences that had a huge impact on the rest of my life: a chance conversation in an elevator with someone who would become a lifelong friend; a flyer that…

Two Years and Counting

I recently hit the two-year mark and passed our wedding anniversary last weekend, so it’s been a tricky period of time.

This One Hurt

If I had the ability to punch randomness in the face right now, I wouldn’t hesitate. Allow me to explain…

Since Chelsea passed, I’ve held three memorial events to celebrate her life; some were online, some were in person, but the focus of all three events has been on others, in…

I had fun for the first time in a long time last weekend.

The set up was pretty straightforward: one…

How Much Can We Really Appreciate Something Until We’ve Lost It?

So some good news: a few weeks ago, I was able to get away for a solo trip, the first time since October 2019 that I’ve spent a weekend away from my daughter E. The weekend was quiet; I caught up with some old friends…

High Hopes Heading into 2023

I’ve posted a note I shared with folks for my 2022 holiday cards below, but I also wanted to share a thought I had last weekend:

I was sitting in my living room, which is now all decked out for Christmas, listening to the sound of the rain outside…

Thoughts on Parenting and Purpose

I wish I got more satisfaction from parenting.

I love my daughter, so much more so because of what happened to Chelsea. She’s been my rock through the hardest part of my life, the reason to get up in the morning and keep going even when I…

Validating my Life Philosophy

I’ve been thinking about writing on this topic for a while now, but have held off in the spirit of not wanting to tempt fate. Ironic for someone who isn’t a fatalist…still, it’s hard to kick that deep-seated fear that somehow making a grand proclamation about my life will…