Being There

There is no substitute for being there for someone.

Last night, my wife and I uploaded a pilot episode of our new vlog series, in which we explore our journey as an interracial couple. It’s something we jumped into to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary later this summer.

Adventure or Meltdown?

Recently, my wife and I started a vlog, telling the story of what it’s like to be in our relationship as an interracial…

Be Ready for Real-Life Trolls

I knew there was a reason I delayed writing my blog post today. I just let it go, and didn’t stress over it. I didn’t have a topic pre-selected or an idea ready to go and so I didn’t force it.

Extra Weight

I went for a run tonight because supposedly, I am training for a marathon. But, truth be told, I’m waffling on that decision. But that’s another story for another blog post. I put on the new Altra running shoes I bought with my REI dividends (you get money back and then you can spend it again!?!), and…

Which First: Know Your Role or Know Your Limits?

I’m two thirds of the way through the 90-day writing challenge that I set up for myself and this week….well, I’m failing. I only wrote twice in the last five days. That’s less than 50% of the goal I set out for myself.

When It’s Time

(this rough piece of verse is based loosely on a chronological view of my three years in Santa Ana)

When it’s time to chase a dream, chase it.

When it’s time to be creative, make suggestions.

Base Hit or Home Run?

Story 1:

A father took his son fishing every weekend for his entire childhood growing up. When…

We’re Not The Best

Let’s say we’re not all equal in terms of talents, skills, and experiences. It would be absurd to suggest that every person —…